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Dad - Irrespective of whether DS was drinking a lot or doing pot, it is important to keep a conversation going of what reasonable expectations of behavior are for the college.  He is going to have the combined issues of being a heavy pot user from what you indicate AND join the world of the heavy drinker on the usual college scene.  I would imagine those two worlds coming together could have some rather negative impact.  You might want to at least talk to him about making a choice for one or the other but not both.  I saw your reference to moodiness and just trying to get through the day without an explosion which I attribute to DS, and I have to wonder if he does not have a tendency to a mental health issue even here and now of depression.  It would be wise to alert his PCP to do a screening on the physical exam for college or talk to the therapist about doing so.  Again, if there is an underlying condition, the pot is not helping it, but he may well be using it to mask it.  I know you may be very sick of the attitude and moods, but try to step back and look at just who you are sending off to college - 50% bomb out the first year -- try and consider if there are any steps that you could take to prevent this.

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Disagree in part. Stoned kids drink less, and alcohol is more harmful.

But his emotional wellness is very important of course and why is he so moody during his sr spring. It's a happy time in life for many. [/quote]

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