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Question by cokezero101: I’m a teen alcoholic….How do I survive going sober when I’m about to start college?
I just want to know if people have tips to staying away from the alcohol in college but still have fun/ a life/ meet people?
Should I live in a dorm or apartments….I was thinking dorms because apartments are where all of the parties are? I know there is alcohol in dorms too…..but I feel like it would be easier to meet “sober” people in dorms rather than an apartment because the way you generally meet people in apartments is by going to the parties…..which I won’t be going to.
what should I do on weekend nights?
are there any people out there like me?
Best answer:
Answer by MasterPython
Go to a university in Utah.
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avoiding parties and situations where you’ll be tempted to drink isn’t a cure- it’s a quick fix.
the reality is if you find yourself really wanting to drink, you’ll find a way.
so ultimately you need to work on curbing your actual need for drinking rather than avoiding places where you’ll be tempted- though this is a constructive step.
i think alcohol is very much a lifestyle thing rather than just a habit, so if you expect to hang out with people who enjoy drinking, expect to drink…
i go to those parties too, i just don’t drink. shots of coke suit me right fine. and alcohol isn’t that bad, provided you don’t waste yourself.
self control is something to be practiced.
it’s possible.
good luck
stay away from ppl that do drink, until ur strong enough jus to say no… your goin to be entirely to miserable if u dont have that strength.the parties at first are guna be horrible and if ur goin to college with ppl that knew u when u were drinkn more than likely there not guna understand why ur not drinkin now… yes u may lose some friends but its for ur better good..stay strong and i hope everythin works out well for u hunny
Many college campuses offer “Substance Free” housing. This means no drugs, no alcohol. I would suggest you inquire if your campus has a facility like this. As for alcohol free events, there are tons of these in college. Check local bulletin boards, campus news papers, others in your dorm. It’s not as hard as people make it sound to find a substance free environment in college.
well if you wan to remain sober avoiding parties is not the thing, you should just be firm with yourself that you dont wanna drink thats all, its about determination.
man trust me just drink and go to parties, you are or were a alcoholic you admitted that and i got a confession…i am to and im a teen. I say we should just drink and drink and think about quitting age of about 30 +….
You’re doomed. Think vocational schooling …
Good for you for getting better. First there are people like you. When I first went to college I joined a sorority and I thought that the only way to have fun was to drink. But then I learned that you can have just as much fun without drinking. I would suggest living in a dorm at first so you are around a variety of people. If you are into sports, intramural are a fun way to meet lots of other people or going and watching your colleges teams play. If you are into acting try a drama club. I would also suggest not going to a school that is in a small town where there is nothing to do around the town but party. I would also let your roommates and people you are around a lot know that you don’t drink (you don’t have to go into the why unless you are comfortable) and you don’t want to be around it. You may also want to find a local AA meeting ( I know it should corny but it helped me and that’s where I met my hubby) Some bigger colleges have them just for students. This would help you to meet others who are struggling with addictions. As for the weekends, you could do some of the things I said above or go watch movies. A group of friends I had in college met every other Saturday for girl’s night which was mostly going to eat and going to a movie. But we also had cooking parties on Thursdays (which is a big party night in college) we would get together and watch a show we all liked. Once I decided to stop partying like I did before, I realized that there is a lot more to college life than drinking and you can find a place were you can fit in and can have fun. . One last note- I am in no way putting down being in a sorority. I loved being in a sorority. I met some of my best friends there. There is a lot of partying associated along with Greek life. However, there are also many other things that you get from it. Charity, intramurals, and other events are a big part also. Good luck with staying sober. I know your struggle and applaud your efforts in it