It was briefly discussed among our circle of friends, but dismissed just as quickly. I had seen the flyers from the drug and alcohol center on campus. And I had thought about going to speak to someone there about John, but was afraid of losing his friendship or getting him mad at me or telling myself that he didn't have a drinking problem. After all, he didn't drink every day. Soon, rationalization easily masked the reasons why I didn't go and seek help for my friend, even though the drug and alcohol counseling center was located in the basement of our dormitory.
All colleges offer counseling for people who have substance abuse problems themselves.
Rutgers has such a program and begins education on social decision making during freshman orientation. Like most other schools, Rutgers also accepts referrals by friends of those with a problem. There is a relationship there. The person may trust you. The closer you are to a person, the more likely they would take what you have to say to heart.