When entering college, most students think about the awesome parties they’re going to attend. Where there is a party, there is alcohol. Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug in the world (Your Brain). When placed in a social setting alcohol is mainly used as an icebreaker, but is also used for a multitude of other reasons such as enhancing social activity, sexual attraction, and allowing for the facilitation of connections with peers. Since entering a college town, messages of alcohol consumption I have perceived are, “if you don't drink, why are you in a college town?” and “drinking is always socially acceptable.” It seems that everyone that has a social life in college goes out on the weekends and gets drunk. In reality, I would
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Consequences include alcohol abuse disorders, academic problems, unsafe sex, sexual abuse, assault, injury, and death. “Each year, an estimated 1,825 college students die from alcohol related injuries and vehicle crashes” (Consequences). About one quarter of college students have reported suffering grades due to alcohol consumption causing them to fall behind, fail exams, or skip class. Also, about “400,000 students each year have unprotected sex, and more than 100,000 of those individuals report having been too intoxicated to know if they consented to sex” (Consequences). These statistics are alarming and should be recognized by all students before consuming …show more content…
Do not go out drinking by yourself hoping to meet some new people, that is a disaster waiting to happen. A prevention method that could be used is creating a set of rules that would help limit the susceptibility of students to be put in dangerous situations. For example, stay within your alcohol tolerance level to reduce the risks of the consequences listed above. Also, always bring a friend and be aware of your surroundings so you can recognize a dangerous situation if one appears. Alcohol is legal and meant to be enjoyed, but students need to be able to recognize the point where you can control the alcohol, and where the alcohol begins to control
Consequences include alcohol abuse disorders, academic problems, unsafe sex, sexual abuse, assault, injury, and death. “Each year, an estimated 1,825 college students die from alcohol related injuries and vehicle crashes” (Consequences). About one quarter of college students have reported suffering grades due to alcohol consumption causing them to fall behind, fail exams, or skip class. Also, about “400,000 students each year have unprotected sex, and more than 100,000 of those individuals report having been too intoxicated to know if they consented to sex” (Consequences). These statistics are alarming and should be recognized by all students before consuming …show more content…
Do not go out drinking by yourself hoping to meet some new people, that is a disaster waiting to happen. A prevention method that could be used is creating a set of rules that would help limit the susceptibility of students to be put in dangerous situations. For example, stay within your alcohol tolerance level to reduce the risks of the consequences listed above. Also, always bring a friend and be aware of your surroundings so you can recognize a dangerous situation if one appears. Alcohol is legal and meant to be enjoyed, but students need to be able to recognize the point where you can control the alcohol, and where the alcohol begins to control