Don t leave your drink unattended. Help your friends get home. Do not leave friends in the care of anyone else if they appear to have become rapidly inebriated. Help for Students who Grew Up in Alcoholic or Drug Abusing Family Systems Fifty-five percent of students reported that they came from families with substance abuse issues. Often these students experience low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, irrational fears, and anger.
Depression is also a factor for some students.
Higher rates of alcohol use are sometimes reported by these students as well. To party smart means you choose to remain safe and responsible in all situations, drinking or not. Always ride with a sober driver. Think before you drink. Define social amounts of alcohol for yourself before you get to the party.