Binge drinking has been a big problem on many college campuses. The effects are overwhelming to many students, whether physical or mental. Binge drinking can ruin the college experience of the student and of his peers. The act of binge drinking has caused many problems and deaths. Therefore, there have been many anti-drinking groups started to attempt to better the situation. The fact of the matter is that binge drinking has become a huge problem on college campuses, as well as the consequences that accompany it.

Binge drinking is generally regarded as, for men, consuming five or more alcoholic beverages in a row, and for women, four or more. This is enough alcohol to put the drinker and others at risk for alcohol-related problems. These problems include fights, injuries, drunken driving, and impairment of health. Approximately 90% of college students consume alcohol, and 10% consume 15 or more drinks weekly (Wechsler 56). Alcohol consumption, binge drinking in particular, is seen as the most serious problem on many campuses.

Almost a third of the colleges have a majority of students who binge (Kowalski 7). Not only do these bi

As the number of students who participate in binge-drinking goes up, the related problems that occur due to the act increase as well. Many actions on college campuses are taking place to inform students about the effects of binge drinking. Until the students accept and understand the consequences of their actions, a reduction in the acts of binge drinking will not occur. College students are going to drink. The only way to create a change in drinking statistics is by accompanying responsibility with drinking. Hopefully, the programs, which colleges are now enforcing, will inform and give insight to the students about their drinking habits and decisions.

Alcohol addiction can be very devastating. A dramatic drop in grades and increased absenteeism can be the least of a young alcoholic?s problems. Drunkenness can lead to violence, and other crimes, such as stealing and robbery, to pay for more alcohol. Personal relationships tend to dissolve into nothing. Tensions between teens and parents can go from bad to worse. Friendships disappear, until the only people around are those who also drink or use drugs. Over time, alcohol wears away the body. If acute alcohol poisoning, violence, or an accident does not kill a chronic drinker, chances are that they may also but affected by increased risks of liver disease, heart disease, and cancer will (Wechsler).

Kowalski, Kathleen M. ?The Dangers of Alcohol.? Current Health February 1998: 6-9

Wechsler, Henry. ?Binge D

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