This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Harvard chapter.
Many people like to joke that college is all about functioning alcoholism, but there comes a point when heavy drinking becomes a real cause for concern. Here are 14 warning signs that can help you identify if you or someone you know may need to be concerned about their drinking habits.
1. Drinking alone
2. Hiding alcohol
3. Isolation
4. Mood swings
5. Drinking on weekdays
6. Risky behavior
7. Defensiveness
8. Making excuses to drink
9. Don’t feel like going to a party unless you drink first
10. Drink at bad or inappropriate times
11. Drink anytime alcohol is offered – compulsory
12. Every time you drink you go hard
13. Break your promises about limiting your drinking
14. Personality changes when you drink