College Students & Binge Drinking

By Alison Lyke

Binge drinking is an intense consumption of alcoholic drinks (4-6 in a session) followed by intermittent periods of alcohol abstinence. Binge drinking has long been a problem for college students and college-age young adults. The physical consequences of binge drinking consist of drunk-driving accidents, alcohol related illness, and approximately 1,700 students deaths each year from alcohol poisoning. There are many social consequences to binge drinking, it can impair judgment and make people say or do things that they wouldn’t normally. This can lead to fractured friendships and relationships. … Continue Reading

Shocking Study Reveals Young Adults Are Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

While engaging in rebellious behavior is practically a rite of passage for teenagers and children, studies have confirmed that young adults are engaging in risky behaviors with drugs and alcohol – with some users even becoming addicts. These shocking statistics not only highlight the dangers that teenagers are exposing themselves to when engaging in risky substance behavior (such as binge drinking, which involved the consumption of a unit of alcohol more than fives times over a 24-hour period); it also highlights the need for prevention programs to tackle addiction education at even younger ages. … Continue Reading

College Drinking: Heavy Drinkers with Sensation-Seeking Disposition at Greatest Risk for Injury

The arrival at a college campus to begin a semester of study is not official for some until they celebrate the occasion. Much of this celebration includes the consumption of alcohol. It doesn’t matter if the student is of age or if the campus has a strict policy on drinking. The alcohol is available and will be consumed.

For many, this is more than just celebration and turns into a significant problem. According to a Science Daily report, more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001. This cited study examined the “dose-response” effect of quantities and frequencies and found that heavy drinkers with a sensation-seeking disposition had the greatest risk of alcohol-related injuries. … Continue Reading