Do You Have a Drinking Problem
It is not the intention of the B.R.A.D. Organization to address alcoholism problems. Please review the following chart and visit the web site below.
Alchoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org
This web site answers frequently asked questions about alcoholism
Difference between use and misuse
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Abstinence |
Use |
Misuse |
Abuse |
Dependency |
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No alcohol consumption: personal, religious, health or other reasons No affect on academics/ health/ personal life |
Socially acceptable drinking Control over consumption Choose when/how much drink Misuse on occasion No affect on academics/ health/ personal life |
Use harmful to self/others Negative affect academics/ health/ relationship Weekend excessive use Behavioral issues Pattern of drinking more than intended |
Planned / consistent misuse Preoccupation Pattern of drinking more than intended Tolerance May blackout Feel compelled, rather than choosing Alcohol must be present for a good time |
No control Compelled to drink Intoxication / regularly Primary focus of activities Continue use despite problems Blackouts occur Needs help to overcome |
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“Thinking about Drinking”: Counseling and Career Development Center, Bowling Green State University Misuse and Abuse may be seen as socially acceptable on college campuses. |
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