Alcohol Use Among College Students
College Alcoholism affects millions of students every year and their families. Alcohol consumption and binge drinking have become part of the college experience. About 80% of college students drink alcohol, and half of those admit binge drinking or consuming large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time.
However, many teens begin drinking alcohol well before they move into the dorms. The freedom from being under the watchful eye of parents can be exhilarating, but it can also come with risks and sometimes severe consequences. One of the key drivers of alcohol consumption in College is its availability. Parties, bars, the ever-present tailgates before the weekend football game and having friends and classmates over the age of 21 make obtaining alcohol easy. What may innocently start as one beer can quickly escalate into a round of beer pong or flip-cup. Innocuous drinking can soon lead to binge drinking and increased tolerance to alcohol, leading to larger quantities.
Bring drinking increases the odds of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD can result in severe physical and emotional damage to the afflicted individual. If caught early, the effect may be short-lived. However, some consequences can last for years or inflict permanent damage. Educators, advisors, university staff, and family and friends need to be able to identify the warning signs of AUD and make a critical early intervention.
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