Utterance
stringlengths
2
4.06k
D_ACT
class label
12 classes
The days that we drink are mostly like I said, they're parties. So it's more of that whole partying and dancing and, you know, having everyone have fun and then when we don't, it's a lot more relaxed. It's a lot more hanging out playing board games, watching the movie.
0id
so it really depends on what the activity is whether or not alcohol is there.
5yq
Yeah, definitely.
7ack
Okay? And do you notice a big difference? Or can you tell me about the difference in your enjoyment level at, say a party versus the night you're playing board games?
1irq
I think of them as as different. I think, you know, night in playing board games and things, it's meant to be relaxing. So it's nice to have like that kind of breather. Versus with a party. It's a lot more energetic. It's a after at all, it's very draining. Mm hmm. But in the moment, it's quite fun to dance and have fun.
0id
Okay, so they're sort of pros and cons.
5yq
Yes.
7ack
Okay. What are the things that you like about drinking or like about alcohol?
1irq
Um, it's, you know, when we drink, we we tend to have more fun because I guess we're not, you know, everyone's drinking together. We're a lot more loosened up and relaxed, and not really thinking about stresses or things like that. But it can be when it's too much drinking it can be, can be obviously bad.
0id
Okay. So sort of in the too much drinking or at times, can you tell me some of the less good things are not so good things about alcohol?
1irq
A lot of times, it'll make make people stupid. Yeah, you know, people make dumb decisions and things like that we usually try to be as safe about it as possible. So we'll like sleep over a friend's house. And, you know, we're not driving and it's mostly within our friend group. So we're not worried about strangers putting weird things in our drinks. But um, definitely some of the ideas people can have when they're stupid when they're drunk and can be really stupid.
0id
Okay So you're trying to, like you said, not engage in really dangerous activities.
5yq
Yeah.
7ack
You're trying to stay put you're not driving or trying to stay with people that you trust. But yeah, it sounds like there's still some some things happening.
5yq
Sometimes Yeah.
7ack
can you tell me a little bit about that?
1irq
Well, I especially don't like it whenever me or one of my friends like we drink too much, and we have like throwing up or things like that. I don't. That's not fun.
0id
Yeah. Throwing up is never fun.
7ack
Yeah, its not.
3gc
And how often do you think that happens?
1irq
For me that's happened to me once. It was the first time I ever drank. And it was, it was a lot. I didn't know what I was doing. I was mixing all kinds of weird things. And just kind of taking anything anyone gave me. That didn't end well. But after that, I haven't, but I do have friends that that still do sometimes. So I'll end up like having to take care of them or something and it kind of puts it down on my on my fun.
0id
people can get a little sloppy, I guess, like they're all loose, like, with people and corners doing things that should be done in private.
0id
That kind of stuff. So you're kind of stuck being exposed to things.
3gc
Yeah, got it.
3gc
All right. Well, you mentioned a couple times that you've made a few decisions to try and limit the dangerous aspect of the drinking. Why did you make those decisions?
1irq
I just I you know, have an aunt who is an alcoholic. So I, I see, like the issues that are involved in I've seen movies and things I know that junk drives is an issue. So I, you know, I want to be as safe as possible in those terms and be in a setting where like, we can let loose but still be safe, like someone's house or parents at home or something. But so I like I know that there are dangers involved. And I guess I want to limit that and still be able to have fun,
0id
okay. It sounds kind of similar to your, your value of respect to so on the one hand, you the drinking maybe helps with the belonging community to start. If there's too much, then it sort of defeats the purpose.
7ack
right.
3gc
in terms of what, in terms of respect?
4crq
Yes.
6cd
I think, well, in a way, I do think that drinking is probably a form of disrespect to my own body because I'm not putting things I'm putting things And then that shouldn't be there. Okay. And then, but in terms of highways, I am respecting myself I am, I'm respecting myself by like, trying to stay in someone's house and like trying to limit my drinking. So I don't get to that blacked out like that calling up and everything and try to, you know, let loose but still be in control of my behavior. So I'm not going to go to some random person I may into I don't know where to do. I don't know what and things like that.
0id
Yeah.
8op
How much you can drink to have some of the positive benefit, but not crossover. Okay. And what have you come up with at this point? Do you have sort of a limit that you stick to or ?
1irq
I usually will I start off by making sure that I make my own drink so I know what's in it and how much isn't it so that way I control how much I drink. So I'll usually just, you know, get one of those. cups and then make one drink. And then I'll try to make it last as long as possible. And I'll be like, Alright, this is my one drink, and I'm good. And that way, I still have something in my cup. So people aren't going to be like, oh, here have some more like, No, I'm good. I have mine. And I'll still be, you know, having some to like, let loose a little.
0id
And do you feel like that's working pretty well for you? Or do you sometimes exceed that limit? Or, or what do you think ?
1irq
for the most part, it works pretty well. Because like I said, people, you know, if people come asking you trying to pressure me, I'll be like, No, I'm good. I have, you know, I still have some, like, I'll get some later and then never end up getting anything. But sometimes they'll be like, hey, let's take a shot and everyone's gathered around like the kitchen or something ready to take a shot. And then at that point, I'll be like, Oh, well, maybe I can take one more. And that's when I start, you know, falling into, too much.
0id
Uh huh. So kind of combined goals.
5yq
Yes
8op
I'd say about like, like a six or seven. Oh, like to work on it. But, you know, if I get around to it I get around to if I don't I don't. Hmm.
0id
Well, why'd you say six or seven rather than like a four?
1irq
Um, because I still think it's, it's important. Uh huh. I still you know, like I said, I don't want my body try especially going to med school like I know how things affect your body and also affect your, your social and your schoolwork and things like that. I know that once I get to college, it's not it's not gonna gonna work out being you know, drinking every weekend and then like, trying to wake up early and go to school, take an exam, like, I know, that's not that's not feasible. It's not a good idea.
0id
I think if I made the decision that I was going to for sure, then I think definitely like a 10 I know I can.
10od
It's just because I know that once I make the decision, I know I can do it. Uh huh. making the decision in the first place.
6cd
Um, I'm thinking of maybe like, trying to convince my friends without sounding you know, dorky or something, be like, Hey, you know, let's just stay in today. Like, let's not go out or something. Or just be like, Hey, I'm not like, I'm not gonna drink today. And then even if my friends do like being okay with them, drinking around, not doing it and then then being okay with me, drinking, me not drinking and then doing whatever they want.
0id
I think so I think it's, it's very feasible. I think it's possible.
10od
Okay. So I guess we'll talk about less alcohol activities. I'm just making some notes to myself and then maybe reducing the amount of drinking that you're doing if alcohol is involved. Okay.
3gc
I think so. That's good.
3gc
Does that sound like something you'd like to do?
5yq
Yash
8op
Okay. Well, I really appreciate you spending the time talking to me and you know, it sounds like you have a lot of really good goals for yourself really ambitious goals and going to medical school, and You know, becoming a psychiatrist or some some other form of physician, you're really looking forward to doing well in school so you can get there. And it sounds like you have a pretty active social life and a lot of friends who you feel probably would be supportive even if you cut down on alcohol. And that, you know, there's a lot of benefits you see both to your body in your health, your school performance, and even some of the social stuff in terms of feeling a sense of belonging without having to deal with some of the gross consequences of drinking too much.
3gc
Yeah
3gc
So yeah, you know, it really sounds to me like you have a good plan in place. And as long as you're willing and interested in meeting again, I'd be very excited to be able to talk with you about how it's going.
3gc
Yeah, I like it.
3gc
Alright, great, so I'll plan to see you then in a few more weeks.
3gc
Hi, Laura, thanks for coming in.
2gt
Hi
2gt
So I'm not sure how much you know already about sort of what you're doing here, if it's okay, I'll give you a little rundown.
3gc
Yeah
3gc
Well, my name is Laura. I'm 17 years old and I'm a senior in high school. Okay.
0id
And What kinds of things do you plan for your life?
1irq
Well, hopefully go to college, get, you know, good enough grades to go to college.
0id
I'm not sure yet. Maybe a few schools in the area I'm looking maybe to apply out of state.
0id
Oh, Cool.
7ack
I might go for college.
3gc
So kind of keeping your options open.
4crq
Yeah, definitely.
6cd
Yeah, maybe I'm pre law.
0id
Oh, wow. Okay, that's exciting.
7ack
Yeah.
3gc
Well, I'm on the weekends, I like to hang out with my friends. Maybe you go to like a party or go to the mall to shop. Or if there's like a school related event, we'll go to like a football game or something like that.
0id
Ahmmm
3gc
Yeah.
3gc
Like to have a good time ?
4crq
Yeah.
3gc
And you have a lot of friends or a few close people or?
1irq
I would say like a moderate amount. I'm not really, really popular or like I have no friends. I'm like normal.
0id
That's a good way to be Right.
3gc
Yeah.
3gc
They're pretty good A's and B's, so I'm doing okay.
0id
Um, family, definitely. friendship and belonging.
0id
Well, I, I love them so I want them to think well And I want them to be accepting and love me.
0id
friendship. I've grown close to many people that I care about. So I would like them to be accepting of me as well.
0id
Yeah. Not wanting to be part of a group.
4crq
Yeah, kind of.
6cd
Okay, can you tell me a little bit about how alcohol fits into your overall social scene?
1irq
I pretty much just have a drink to just have it like so it looks like I'm drinking Even though I'm not so maybe people bug me about drinking or something,
0id
have one there and pretend you have it.
6cd
one or two weekends a month. The most. No really much
0id
So one or two weekends a month, You're in a situation where there is alcohol?
4crq
Yeah.
6cd
Well, just I guess, at a party or something, someone's house. Or even if it's not a party, like a small social gathering, maybe there'll be like a few beers around.
0id
So mainly just kind of hanging out with friends.
4crq
Pretty much Yeah.
6cd
Are you ever places where there are parents around or mostly just just with the kids ?
1irq
mostly just with us, but sometimes I'll go to like a close friend's house and like I'm close to your family as well. So Well just hang out.
0id
And what about driving?
1irq
Like drunk driving?
4crq
Yeah. Do you ever go anywhere in a car after you've had alcohol?
6cd
Definitely, No, I've never drunk driven. And I've never been in a car with a drunk driver.
0id
So that's something that you sort of made a decision about.
4crq