Rutgers made me stop drinking

You might think not drinking alcohol sounds like a nightmare, but instead, drinking was the nightmare. It’s not one of those situations you might say ‘Oh you just overdid it and you need to know your limit,” because I knew.

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I had some fun times in high school with alcohol. There were days that I’d be extremely grateful that it existed but it’s all changed in college, and not only because I had some pretty bad experiences, but because I just find it really stupid.

I had a night out with friends when we all pregamed and went out to find parties. I soon learned going out that night was a big mistake. I kept getting hit on by a gross, drunken dude that refused to leave me alone so I dragged everyone out. We all kept fighting  with each other about shit that didn’t even matter and everyone was so out of their minds that everything said was both hilarious, but hurtful. I was so fed up about it all. Later that night, we all hung out in an apartment where we chilled and drank more. Even bigger mistake. Someone threw up all over the bed and everyone fought more. Eventually I blacked out and woke up on the very bed the next day and asked myself, “why?”

I’m not one who spent every weekend partying and get wasted. I hate groups of people and alcohol combined in a basement with music that isn’t of someone screaming with heavy riffs and crazy breakdowns. I hated all the troubles dealing with people who were looking to get fucked up. Why am I suddenly responsible for you when I’m probably drunk out of my mind? I hated when someone took up the position to take care of me because they thought I couldn’t handle myself. I’m an ‘adult’ so why did I suddenly feel like a child again? I hate the fact that you suddenly lose all your rights as an adult cause you usually end up acting like an idiot most of the time on alcohol.

What’s so great about not being able to walk straight or all the confidence that only comes out when you aren’t sober? Does it feel great when the opposite happens and you feel like shit too? Being drunk, I would ramble on about everything and anything which isn’t too great because I would say things I couldn’t take back.  I hate that. In no right mind is alcohol just revealing who you truly are, because we’re all not assholes, and definitely not crazy too.

Let’s not forget it’s extremely dangerous too. Since a lot of freshmen aren’t used to the easy access of alcohol, the binge drinking is terrible. Blacking out and waking up not knowing where you are is not fun, but seeing someone get alcohol poisoning is terrifying too. Also, since lots of people become less aware of what’s happening around them, anyone can easily take advantage of you if you aren’t careful. You’re already drinking alcohol anyway and why would you want to put yourself in more danger?

I know a lot of people who are casual drinkers and why would you think that’s cool? Just because eight cans of beer has no effect on you doesn’t mean there isn’t anything wrong with you. All that money you’re wasting away because you think beer tastes good could actually help you pay for better things since you’re most likely a broke college student anyway. Is it really that desirable to become that person? Suddenly, you’re dependent and life sucks without alcohol because you’re too busy forgetting about all the bad instead of actually doing something to fix it all instead.

Alcohol makes life fun? No, you’re just covering up for all that you could rather be doing, like actually studying for class and working towards your future. It isn’t fun when you start fucking up in class too. After a while, you know you all have had your bad share of experiences. Sometimes for the better, most of the time for the worse.

It sucks when you realize you have to squeeze into your favorite jeans too. And don’t you hate how no one can take you seriously because you go to Rutgers, the “party” school?

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