Alcohol, Nicotine, and Other Drugs

You may have a drinking problem if you….

• Lie to friends and family about how much alcohol you use
• Drink alone most of the time. (and, Do you start and end your day with a drink?)
• Need alcohol to “have fun”. (Is alcohol central to your social life?)
• Have more than 2 alcoholic drinks each day
• Have frequent hangovers. (Do you get drunk on a regular basis?)
• Feel run-down, depressed
• Have blackouts and do not remember what you did when you were drinking
• Have problems at school, work, home. (Do others complain about your moods or anger?)
• Have trouble with the law for alcohol related incidents
• Hide alcohol for future use.
• Experienced changes in relationships. (Are most of your new friends drinking buddies?)
• Miss school or work, especially on Mondays.
• Have trouble stopping or limiting alcohol use.
• Cope with feelings (stress, anger, disappointment) by drinking more.
• Rely on mints, gum, mouth wash to cover up alcohol breath.

New Jersey Quitnet – Website to help smokers to quit
New Jersey Self Help Group Clearinghouse
Alcoholand Acquaintance Rape: http://www.campusblues.com/drugs1.asp
Just the Facts about Alcohol Abuse: http://www.campusblues.com/alc3.asp

This message is brought to you by the Bergen Community College Counseling Center. We can help. Ask to speak with a Personal Counselor for a confidential appointment, or community referral, A-118, 201-447-7211.