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It’s through sexual assaults, OVI’s, blackouts, and even physical abuse among one’s life that they will make a change which is consequently happening. As an individual approaches the study age concluded for most of these articles (24), it seems to taper off and rates drop for binge drinking. There must be a plan put in order, and it’s through the voice of one that we can see a difference. Nobody wants to see an individual get put into a dangerous situation, by which they regret and I’m afraid alcohol seems to do so. The researches have done a great job of scratching the surface by providing great insight on this topic, but action plans need to be put in place. It will be interesting to see how the future unfolds with researchers working hand in hand to promote new ways of combating binge drinking. It’s through word of mouth that I believe will be the only cure, and we will hopefully see an apex to this number of cases followed by a plummet back towards numbers we saw in the late 80’s into the…

In today’s society the use of alcohol has become a major problem. Television commercials, billboards, and sporting events are all ways people are exposed to alcohol. But the most serious problem is the use of alcohol on college campuses. Some colleges support the use of alcohol on campus, but college students continue to take advantage of alcohol usage. The three factors which contribute to students who binge drink on college campuses are peer pressure, a relief from stress, and risk taking.…

But so can lots of other things we like to eat, drink, and smoke. The real question we should be asking is it is dangerous enough to be made illegal? There is no evidence that marijuana has a physical dependence like many other drugs do. Some people may argue that it becomes physically addictive, or the smoke is bad for your lungs. We should not be under the impression that marijuana has no harm. The real question we should be asking ourselves now is how much harm is there in marijuana, and…

defined as anyone who is overly intoxicated which leads to harmful or destructive behaviors (Hanson). Binge drinking among men is more common than among women (“Fact Sheets - Binge Drinking”), but statistics show 23,000 deaths of both women and girls are caused by drinking each year (“Making Sense of the Stats on Binge Drinking”). Statistics clearly indicate that alcohol dependency increases alcohol related crimes and health risks. Alcohol dependency from binge drinking is a serious problem in…

When young adults enter college they are confronted with a new environment free from parental oversight and guidance. They are embarking on a new chapter in their lives and experiencing their first taste of independence and individual responsibility. While this can be a truly enlightening experience of self-growth and exploration, it also presents an assortment of challenges and negative influences that can have lasting negative consequences. One of the biggest negative influences most college…

Annotated Bibliography Wechsler, Henry, and Bernice Wuethrich. Dying to Drink: Confronting Binge Drinking on College Campuses. Emmaus, Pa.: Rodale, 2002. Print. Scholarly This book delves into the detrimental effects of binge drinking, and how to minimize the act itself. By charging students erroneously high amounts for alcohol they will still buy some, but will not abuse it. I will incorporate this book presenting the case that by selling alcohol at college sporting events, students will not…

208). With a decrease in cognitive abilities and lower inhibitions these situations seem common place at the University and that needs to stop. Sexual or physical assault is not conducive to a positive learning environment. Property damage to the school, the students, and the surrounding community is also a concern. Alcohol consumption may start out at the local bars, pubs, fraternity or sorority parties, and continue at campus either at the dorms or the surrounding college homes, damage is…

Alcohol may be the most common drug used amongst college athletes. Generally, most of these athletes blatantly ignore the factors that are detrimental to achieving the optimal performance they are searching for. Often times, athletes may find themselves with little spare time to go out drinking and partying, but that little time may be spent binge drinking and getting heavenly intoxicated. Overtime, professionals have documented the effects of alcohol and how it adversely effects being on top…

Alcohol related crimes is not an actual legal term, it is more of a popular term heard now because it is so common nowadays. These alcohols related crimes are split up into two main categories of offenses; driving with excessive alcohol in your system or drunkenness offences. Offenses where it is thought that the alcohol is a reason for the person committing the crime. It is estimated that in a community with 100,000 people in 1,000 people will be a victim of alcohol-related crime. Due to this…

Living in a small town, with a population little over 2,500, life on the weekends can get very monotonous. Some kids resort to playing sports and staying active, while others choose to curl up in their favorite blanket with an action packed film. Others, who do not do either of those things, may happen to choose a more wild and illicit behavior. What students and peers choose to do on the weekend is their business; not anyone else’s. It is, however, the schools and athletic department’s business…