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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I also have a history of alcoholism in my family. My dad was an alcoholic as was my brother. My brother also got addicted to crack and it was dire for a while. But he has been clean for almost 20 years now.

There is drinking in every school, public and private. We had a "pact" with our son that he would not drink in HS, which he followed. It helped that he was in a group of kids who didn't party like that. They liked going to movies and stuff like that.

That said, when he got to college, he did start partying, and I am quite sure he went on binges. He's graduated and on his own now, and I know he does drink heavily at times and his drink of choice is an Old Fashioned. There is only so much you can do. They need to be aware of the background, but the disease will take over at some point. It is a matter of controlling it. He stays healthy by eating well and working out at the gym, but he has no intention to stop drinking altogether.. So far the drinking has not impacted his work or relationships. I am just hoping the best for him.

I think what I am trying to say is to realize that even though he doesn't drink in high school doesn't mean his behavior won't change in college. There's a lot of pressure in college to party and if you are inclined to do so, you will. Try to let go...that's the best advice I can give you.
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