"Universities are often afraid to reveal that they have a problem with alcohol, although everyone knows it anyway. But we've seen important benefits from focusing on the problem and taking a tough stand. Applications are up, student quality is up, more students are participating in activities like … [Read more...] aboutExcessive Drinking On College Campuses Affects The Entire Campus
Adolescent Mental Health
Alcohol on College Campuses: A Wake Up Call
Did you drink when you were in college? Even if you didn't attend college, did anyone ever offer you alcohol before you were 21? The challenge with many teens as they enter college is avoiding the things they shouldn't do while trying to fit in and navigate college life. As you can imagine, it's not … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol on College Campuses: A Wake Up Call
How Much Are College Students Drinking? [Infographic]
Ask any college student about the upcoming weekend’s plans, and most will say this: alcohol. Eighty percent of college students drink alcohol, spending at least $40 a month on it. This isn’t surprising — in America, $163 million was spent on alcohol in 2011, and the average consumption per person … [Read more...] aboutHow Much Are College Students Drinking? [Infographic]
5 Sobering Facts About Binge Drinking On College Campuses
Did you know about 90% of the alcohol consumed by youth under the age of 21 in the United States is while binge drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as consuming more than one drink in a short period of time (2 hours) that brings a person’s blood … [Read more...] about5 Sobering Facts About Binge Drinking On College Campuses
