College Binge Drinking Issues
Is the drinking on college campus as wide spread as reported? It is as dangerous as the media says it is? These articles explore the problems and solutions of today's college binge drinking culture.
College Drinking, Drug Use Grows More Extreme
Since 1993, the number of college students who drink and binge drink has remained about the same, but the intensity of excessive drinking and rates of drug abuse have jumped sharply, according to The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.
Since 1993, the number of college students who drink and binge drink has remained about the same, but the intensity of excessive drinking and rates of drug abuse have jumped sharply, according to The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.
Back to School, and Drunk Again
An entire new crop of freshmen will arrive on campus this fall, many away from home for the first time, and will join the free beer party.
An entire new crop of freshmen will arrive on campus this fall, many away from home for the first time, and will join the free beer party.
Passed Out?
Do you know what to do if one of your friends becomes unconscious?
Do you know what to do if one of your friends becomes unconscious?
Is Your Drinking a Problem?
If you consume alcohol it is important to know if your drinking is safe, risky or harmful. This test can help you assess your risks and decide if you have a drinking problem.
If you consume alcohol it is important to know if your drinking is safe, risky or harmful. This test can help you assess your risks and decide if you have a drinking problem.
College Binge Drinking Kills
The new college year was barely underway and we already had reports of more deaths directly attributed to binge drinking.
The new college year was barely underway and we already had reports of more deaths directly attributed to binge drinking.
Drinking Risky for College Women
Researchers found the odds of experiencing sexual aggression were nine times higher on heavy days and three times higher on nonheavy days of alcohol consumption compared with days of no alcohol consumption.
Researchers found the odds of experiencing sexual aggression were nine times higher on heavy days and three times higher on nonheavy days of alcohol consumption compared with days of no alcohol consumption.
College Drinking
The death of a 20-year-old LSU fraternity pledge drew the nation's attention to the growing problem of drinking at colleges.
The death of a 20-year-old LSU fraternity pledge drew the nation's attention to the growing problem of drinking at colleges.
Parental Monitoring Can Carry Over to College
Parents who carefully monitor their children during high school have a direct effect on reducing their teen's alcohol consumption and that may have a protective effect on students' drinking at college.
Parents who carefully monitor their children during high school have a direct effect on reducing their teen's alcohol consumption and that may have a protective effect on students' drinking at college.
Mailed Pamphlets Can Reduce Binge Drinking
A Canadian study has found that mailing a simple information pamphlet to drinkers in the general public can reduce binge drinking as much as 10 percent.
A Canadian study has found that mailing a simple information pamphlet to drinkers in the general public can reduce binge drinking as much as 10 percent.
Games, Themed Parties Increase College Drinking
College gatherings that feature drinking games and themed parties result in higher levels of drinking and higher blood alcohol concentrations, according to a first of a kind, on-the-scene study of college drinking patterns.
College gatherings that feature drinking games and themed parties result in higher levels of drinking and higher blood alcohol concentrations, according to a first of a kind, on-the-scene study of college drinking patterns.
'Extreme Drinking' Dangerous for College Students
Although 40 percent of college freshmen say they binge drink -- five or more drinks on one occasion -- a new study has found than up to 20 percent of male students go far beyond the binge-drinking threshold, consuming more than 10 or 15 drinks per drinking session.
Although 40 percent of college freshmen say they binge drink -- five or more drinks on one occasion -- a new study has found than up to 20 percent of male students go far beyond the binge-drinking threshold, consuming more than 10 or 15 drinks per drinking session.
Safety Tips for College Drinkers
Researchers have found that college students who drink alcohol may get themselves into trouble not necessarily because of how much they drink, but more because of their risk-taking attitudes while they are drinking, which can be modified to reduce harmful consequencies.
Researchers have found that college students who drink alcohol may get themselves into trouble not necessarily because of how much they drink, but more because of their risk-taking attitudes while they are drinking, which can be modified to reduce harmful consequencies.
Back to School Sober
Carl D. dropped out of college 20 years ago when his drinking got out of hand. Now he's in recovery and back in school.
Carl D. dropped out of college 20 years ago when his drinking got out of hand. Now he's in recovery and back in school.
Binge Drinking Affects Brain, Memory
Young people who binge drink could be risking serious damage to their brains now and increasing memory loss later in adulthood.
Young people who binge drink could be risking serious damage to their brains now and increasing memory loss later in adulthood.
College Men Drink Even More Than Thought
Binge drinking is defined as having five or more drinks in a row, but male college students drink far more than that -- as many as 24 drinks in a row -- according to a new research study.
Binge drinking is defined as having five or more drinks in a row, but male college students drink far more than that -- as many as 24 drinks in a row -- according to a new research study.
College Students Not Alone in Risky Drinking
Although college drinking has received most of the media attention, at-risk alcohol use is not unique to young people in college, and not necessarily highest among college-educated young adults, research shows.
Although college drinking has received most of the media attention, at-risk alcohol use is not unique to young people in college, and not necessarily highest among college-educated young adults, research shows.
Parents Need to Discuss College Drinking Dangers
As the fall semester begins, parents can use this important time to help prepare their college-age sons and daughters by talking with them about the consequences of excessive drinking.
As the fall semester begins, parents can use this important time to help prepare their college-age sons and daughters by talking with them about the consequences of excessive drinking.
College Drinking Alert
Many students do not grasp an enormous health problem on our college campuses -- alcohol abuse.
Many students do not grasp an enormous health problem on our college campuses -- alcohol abuse.