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We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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A woman is face down on a white bed with her head on the pillow, face towards us. She holds a clear glass of brown liquid in one hand and appears to be passed out.

A woman is face down on a white bed with her head on the pillow, face towards us. She holds a clear glass of brown liquid in one hand and appears to be passed out.

Hiding Behind Alcohol

A young adult tells the story of how her difficult childhood led to alcohol use disorder, and how she has recovered and turned her life around.

Aug 13, 20243 min read

We see a gray car smashed against a tall brown tree. The driver's side door is open, the front of the car and the hood are entirely smashed.

We see a gray car smashed against a tall brown tree. The driver's side door is open, the front of the car and the hood are entirely smashed.

Take Your Life Back

An adult discusses her experience dealing with trauma with alcohol, getting a DUI, and turning her life around.

Jul 7, 20242 min read

A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

The Letter

A college student describes her experience growing up as a child of parents with alcohol use disorder and the effects it has had on her life and relationships in a love letter to a friend.

Jun 13, 20244 min read

A group of young people are hanging out and each holding glasses of wine with different colored liquids in them. We can only see their bodies and mostly their arms/hands.

A group of young people are hanging out and each holding glasses of wine with different colored liquids in them. We can only see their bodies and mostly their arms/hands.

Peer Pressure & Alcohol

A college student discusses her experience with peer pressure and alcohol and why she chooses not to drink even though she's 21.

May 22, 20243 min read

A group of young people are partying and drinking alcohol. One girl has her head leaned back while someone pours a bottle of dark brown alcohol into her open mouth. We get the impression of a complete lack of inhibition.

A group of young people are partying and drinking alcohol. One girl has her head leaned back while someone pours a bottle of dark brown alcohol into her open mouth. We get the impression of a complete lack of inhibition.

Reality Parties for Parents: A Parent’s Perspective

A parent discusses her experience letting her kids drink underage, and the valuable lessons she learned while attending our Reality Party for Parents.

Apr 14, 20242 min read

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 3

A college student interviews a friend about her experience with alcohol use disorder and her struggle with addiction.

Mar 13, 20245 min read

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 2

A college student interviews a peer about his experience with alcohol use disorder, receiving a DUI, and sobering up.

Feb 6, 20244 min read

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 1

A college student recounts an interview with a peer who deals with alcohol use disorder and discusses his experience with rehab.

Jan 18, 20245 min read

A young woman sits at a table leaning her head on her hand while holding an almost-empty bottle of alcohol in the other hand. She looks despondent.

A young woman sits at a table leaning her head on her hand while holding an almost-empty bottle of alcohol in the other hand. She looks despondent.

The Negative Effects of Drinking

A college student discusses how drinking alcohol can negatively affect a person's relationships, health, and stability.

Nov 27, 20232 min read

A person has their crossed arms resting on a table, with their head on their arm. A half-empty bottle of liquor is next to them, out of focus, and a half-full bottle cup of liquor is in front of them in focus.

A person has their crossed arms resting on a table, with their head on their arm. A half-empty bottle of liquor is next to them, out of focus, and a half-full bottle cup of liquor is in front of them in focus.

Is Drinking Worth the Consequences?

A college student discusses the negative consequences of drinking alcohol and why they choose not to drink.

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Alcohol Abuse Within the Family

A college student discusses alcohol use disorder and the effects that his uncle's addiction has had on his family.

Jun 14, 20234 min read

A small, bright blue toy truck is crashing into a pint glass full of amber-colored beer that is spilling on to the table.

A small, bright blue toy truck is crashing into a pint glass full of amber-colored beer that is spilling on to the table.

My Friend's DUI & Struggle with Alcohol

A college student discusses a friend's experience getting a DUI and struggle with alcohol abuse.

May 11, 20234 min read

A hand is laying on a table, palm facing up. The hand is chained to a bottle of hard liquor, also sitting on the table.

A hand is laying on a table, palm facing up. The hand is chained to a bottle of hard liquor, also sitting on the table.

How Did This Happen?

A poem written by a college student about the experience of drinking and alcohol use disorder.

Apr 23, 20231 min read

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