53_https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9astgtdDW4_reducing alcohol consumption
gpt
Hi, Laura. So, thanks for coming in. I'm not sure how much you know about why you're here or what we're supposed to talk about. So, basically, I'm going to be meeting with all the students in the school usually once or twice per semester. And we're going to talk about, you know, whatever's kind of going on in your life. I'll ask you some questions about, you know, your goals and what you like to do for fun and those sorts of things. And then we'll talk a little bit about, you know, different behaviors and-and stuff like that. And so, it's-it's pretty casual, pretty informal, just sort of a chance for me to get to know you if that's all right.
human
Okay.
gpt
Okay. Why don't we start by just having you tell me a little bit about yourself?
human
Okay. Um, my name is Laura and I'm 17 and I'm a senior in high school.
gpt
Okay. And what do you like to do for fun?
human
Um, mostly just hang out with my friends and stuff on the weekends, things like that.
gpt
Mm-hmm, and when you and your friends are hanging out, and what- what do you do? Do you go to football games, go to parties?
human
Uh, yeah, if it's school-related, maybe like a game or two, or go to the mall, like, to shop or go to the movies or something, and at night, maybe like a party or something if someone's throwing.
gpt
Okay. And what kind of hobbies do you have?
human
Um, I like to read and I like to go outside and, like, take walks and, like, hike and stuff. I'm very outdoorsy, so-
gpt
Oh, cool. What are your plans for after high school?
human
Well, I plan to apply to college and maybe, you know, have a good career and something like that, hopefully.
gpt
That's great. What do you think you'll study?
human
Well, I'm-I'm looking at the journalism, maybe pre-law.
gpt
Oh, neat.
human
-which is a little different, but-
gpt
Yeah, that's great. That's a really good goal.
human
Yeah. Thanks.
gpt
It's, uh, hard work to get into law school. Are you doing well in school? What kind of grades do you get?
human
Yeah, I'm doing okay. I'm getting mostly A's and B's, so I'm pretty good, I'm okay.
gpt
Okay. What classes are you not getting A's and B's in?
human
Um, I think all my grades are A's and B's, so, yeah.
gpt
Okay. And do you know where you're going to apply to college?
human
Um, I'm not sure yet, but I'm looking into schools like in the area, so maybe, I don't know, maybe I'll leave home or something.
gpt
Okay. Cool. And, you know, what made you decide maybe law school or-or journalism?
human
Um, well, I'm definitely not a math or science person, so I started off by there that I started looking at careers that maybe I would like. So-
gpt
Okay. Great. Sounds like you have, like I said, really good goals and you're working hard in school. Um, you said that when you're going out with your friends, you like to hang out and shop and stuff like that and also go to parties, so do you drink alcohol?
human
Um, not really. Maybe one or two drinks at a party at the most.
gpt
Okay. And how often do you think you drink?
human
Um, maybe like once or twice a month at the most.
gpt
Mm-hmm, so like once or twice a month you're having alcohol?
human
Yeah.
gpt
Okay, and so that's maybe like 20 times a year.
human
Possibly, yeah.
gpt
So that's actually kind of a lot of drinking then?
human
Yeah, I guess you can say that.
gpt
Okay. What do you think is the most you've ever had?
human
Um, just two drinks at a party at the most. I don't-- I don't like to drink a lot. I don't-- Getting drunk is not something that appeals to me. So, I just have, like, a drink in my hand, so my friends won't bug me about not drinking. It's just like to look like I'm actually doing something. Most of- a lot of the time, I don't even drink at all. So-
gpt
But you've been drunk before?
human
Um, no, not really, maybe tipsy, but not like drunk.
gpt
Okay. Um, so the most you've ever, ever had is two drinks in a day.
human
Yeah.
gpt
Okay. Interesting. So, do you know all the bad stuff about alcohol?
human
Um, yeah, yeah.
gpt
Okay. Um, so one of the things that, you know, is really important to talk to teenagers about is drinking and driving. So, um, you know, that's actually a really big problem. And even around here, we have kids die every year from getting in a drunk driving accident. So that's something that you really need to make sure you're not doing, all right? Have you ever done that? Have you ever gotten in the car-
human
No, I have drunk-driven and never got in a car with a drunk driver.
gpt
Okay. Uh, how much do your friends drink?
human
Um, I mean, I have some friends that drink some more than others, like, my close group of friends don't really drink as much because I'm not really interested in that, but I know that there are people that drink a lot more.
gpt
Okay. What about at these parties you're going to, are there other kids there who are drinking a lot?
human
Yeah. There are kids that drink a lot more than I do. Definitely, yeah.
gpt
And do you hang out with them?
human
Not really closely, like, I know who they are and I'll say hi, but not-- They're not really, like, close friends of mine.
gpt
Mm-hmm, so, you know, even just hanging out around kids who are drinking a lot actually puts you at a lot more risk. Did you know that?
human
Um, yeah. That makes sense.
gpt
Yeah, so, there, I mean, a lot of the other dangers of drinking, like, um, not just car accidents, but you can have other accidents, you know, people, um, you know, will fall or, um, you know, break things or a lot of people actually end up breaking their bones and ending up in the emergency room because they've been drunk and falling down or, you know, as a girl, it's really important too that you're careful because you could be sexually assaulted.
human
Yeah.
gpt
You know, especially if you've been drinking, then, you know, you're at a lot more risk because a guy can take advantage of you. Did- have you thought about that?
human
Yeah, yeah, I have. That's, uh, one of the main reasons that I don't like to drink that much.
gpt
Mm-hmm.
human
So-
gpt
And then, um, you know, people get in fights more often when they've been drinking too. Um, also, you know, there have been a lot of kids, even at this school, who've gotten in trouble because they were drinking and someone took pictures with their cell phone and put it up on Facebook-
human
Yeah.
gpt
And then their parents find out or the school finds out and, you know, we have a no-tolerance policy here about drugs and alcohol, and really can get you into trouble, and it could put your whole college career in jeopardy. Have you thought about that?
human
Yeah. Definitely, yeah.
gpt
But you're still drinking.
human
Um, yeah, I mean, I guess it's the thing to do at a party, so-
gpt
Uh-huh. So, I mean, do you think it's the thing to do if you wanna be an attorney?
human
Um, definitely not. That's why I don't try to drink that much. Just-
gpt
Mm-hmm.
human
-make it look like I am, kind of.
gpt
Mm-hmm. Okay. Hmm. So, I mean, I guess what we need to do then is kinda talk about some goals for how to be-
human
Okay.
gpt
-safer.
human
Okay.
gpt
Um, obviously, you shouldn't be drinking at all. Um, what do you think about that?
human
I definitely agree. I know that there are some other risks involved in alcohol, they are the ones you mentioned, like, health-wise and things like that, so, I agree that alcohol may not be the best thing.
gpt
Mm-hmm. So, do you think you can quit?
human
Um, yeah, I mean, it's not, like, a really big part of my life, so.
gpt
Okay. So, I'm going to write down then that you've decided to quit.
human
Okay.
gpt
And, um, that's gonna be your goal, and that's great, you know, that's really why we're here, is to talk about that and-and make sure that you come to that decision. Um, so, I guess, can you quit this weekend then?
human
Yeah, yeah, definitely. I'll just not have a drink.
gpt
Okay, and then what about your friends who are still drinking?
human
Um, I really can't control what they do, but I'll definitely try to get my closest friends to maybe stop like I will.
gpt
Okay, and-and what if they won't?
human
Well, then, I guess, I'll just try to hang around them less or something. I'll try to find things for us to do that don't involve alcohol like a party or anything.
gpt
Yeah. Probably if your friends won't quit drinking, you should just find new friends.
human
Okay.
gpt
'Cause, you know, the problem is if they're drinking, they're gonna pressure you into drinking and then you're gonna feel awkward and, you know, you're gonna be stuck and-and not know what to do and really you'd just be better off probably without them. If they're- if they're the kind of people who are gonna keep drinking-
human
Yeah.
gpt
-they're probably not a good influence.
human
Okay, yeah.
gpt
Um, and then, then you'll be better set for college too because, you know, the issue is you're getting good grades now, but when you get to college, it's a lot harder and, you know, if you're needing really good grades to get into law school, which you will need, then you really can't be distracted by alcohol.
human
Okay, yeah, definitely.
gpt
Okay, so, um, that's great 'cause it pretty much covers all the stuff that I think I needed to go over with you. Um, let's see. I guess we didn't talk about what would happen if your parents found out you were drinking.
human
They would be pretty upset. Yeah. They don't really condone alcohol use.
gpt
Mm-hmm.
human
So-
gpt
Okay, so, yeah, just another reason why you probably need to just quit then. Um, okay, yeah. I-- Okay, so, like I said, I'm gonna right down here that you've decided to quit and, um, uh, you know, I'm gonna be meeting with you again probably in the next semester sometime, so we can kinda check-in and-and make sure that, you know, that's still going well-
human
Okay.
gpt
-and you're still not drinking and not hanging out with any people who are drinking. Um, is there anything else you'd like to talk about while you're here?
human
Um, no, no. I think I'm good.
gpt
Okay. Um, any questions or anything-
human
Uh, no.
gpt
-like that?
human
I have no questions.
gpt
Okay. You're sure? Okay. All right. Um, well, that's probably it then. You can, uh, head back to class and-and thanks for coming in.
human
Okay, thanks.