Drunk On Film® examines the impact of media on student alcohol use and mental health.
Student Quotes
“One of the best and most thought provoking classes I have taken at Notre Dame. “
“My perception of alcohol has changed forever due to this class.”
“This course has changed the way I see everything.”
“Instead of alcohol edu, people should have to take this class.”
“I will carry what I’ve learned in this class with me for the rest of my life.”
“Because of this class, I am seriously considering cutting alcohol from my life forever.”
“I have done more self-reflection and discernment about my life because of this course than I ever have before.”
“As a result of this class, I decided to be sober for the last month of this semester. I have not stopped going out, but I have stopped drinking at these functions.”
“Taking this class has solidified my decision to not drink for the rest of my life and made me more confident in my ability to not be peer pressured into drinking in the future.”
“I think that this should be a required class for all students at all universities. Hopefully this class can be taught at other schools so that more eyes can be opened like mine were.”
“This course has been the most transformative, educational, and engaging course I have taken during my time here at Notre Dame. I honestly wish I took it my freshman year.”Press
Under the Influence Notre Dame Magazine (Spring 2022)
A Penny For My Thoughts by Kiera Russo (’23)
Drunk on Film: A Must Take Course by Holly O’Brien (’23)
The Observer: Course explores the psychology of alcohol culture in media
Recovery Rocks Podcast with Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith
‘Drunk on Film’: Notre Dame course on alcohol in media grows in popularity
NY Times Best Selling author Holly Whitaker visited Notre Dame and the Drunk on Film course. She wrote about the class and her visit HERE.