College Binge Drinking

Wasting the College Years: College Student Drug Abuse and Binge Drinking

According to a study by CASA at Columbia University in New York, the number of college students binge drinking and abusing drugs has only gotten worse over the past decade. Here are just a few of the troubling statistics. read more

College Binge Drinking

There are many reasons college students, most of them not the legal age to drink, binge drink. Here are some of the basic issues and risks associated with binge drinking. read more

Adderall Shortage May be Linked to College Young Adult Abuse

The prescription drug, Adderall has been in high demand lately and children with ADHD are the ones really suffering. College aged students are accused of causing the shortages because they are using the drug to increase their focus and grasping capabilities. read more

PIRE Strategies Effective in Reducing Underage College Drinking

There are roughly 20 million young adults attending college across the country. The problem of drinking among college students is sobering when viewed through statistics. read more

Do Tougher Laws Against Parents Really Curb Underage Drinking?

Underage drinking happens all the time, but does placing the parent in jail really solve the problem? read more

Texting May Help Teens Set and Keep Goals to Reduce Drinking

Using a communication method that teens who drink alcohol relate to - texting - may help increase their likelihood of sticking with goals to reduce their alcohol intake, says a recent study from Medpage Today. read more

College-Aged Couples Influenced by Partner's Binge Drinking, Says Study

Couples share almost everything, including drinking patterns and behaviors - especially when at least one member of the couple is still in college. read more

Girls High School Binge Drinking Habits Connected to Sexual Assault Risks in College

Binge drinking seemed to emerge more heavily for the girls who had no experience with drinking alcohol in high school. read more

Norwegian Study Shows Bar Closing Times Affect Violent Incidents

According to Medical News Today, the results showed that hours of operation in the bars and pubs affected overall incidents of violence. If hours were increased, the violence increased and if the operating hours decreased, so did the violence. read more

Black Wednesday Is the Biggest Party Night of the Year for Underage Drinking

The day before Thanksgiving is known as Black Wednesday. Indiana trooper, Kent Rohlfing, says the night before is a massive party night as it is the beginning of the holidays and many festivities include drinking. Rohlfing says it has been his experience that many families who drink during the holidays are laid back about drinking habits of their teens because they haven't seen them for months and since everyone is together, all are happy. read more