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July 20, 2009 - Health Day
Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students: What they think peers are doing seems to matter, expert surmise
If college students knew their friends really weren't drinking as much as it might seem, they might cut back on alcohol, a new study suggests. Read the Article >>
July 20, 2009 - Journal Sentinel
College drinkers given real data take notice: Study finds scare tactics don't help to reduce consumption
Give college students a clue on how much their friends are really drinking, and those students will tend to drink less alcohol, according to a recent paper. Read the Article >>
July 20, 2009 - Examiner.com
College drinking: What parents need to know
Pre-gaming, beer pong and jello shots are as much a part of college life as fraternities, football and finals. Will your student drink? The answer is probably yes so, as his parent, there are some important things you need to know. Read the Article >>
June 16, 2009 - College News
More college students drinking and driving: Incidence of alcohol-related deaths on the rise
A recent study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that alcohol-related deaths, heavy drinking episodes, and drunk driving have all been on the rise among 18- to 24-year-olds over the past decade. Read the Article >>
June 15, 2009 - NIH News
As College Drinking Problems Rise, New Studies Identify Effective Prevention Strategies
Alcohol-related deaths among U.S. college students rose from 1,440 deaths in 1998 to 1,825 in 2005, along with increases in heavy drinking and drunk driving, according to an article in the July supplement of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Read the Article >>
March 25, 2009 - Science Mode
Study helps identify college drinkers who might continue excessive drinking as adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio – College students who are problem drinkers using alcohol to cope with personal problems and boost self-confidence are more likely to continue excessive drinking into adulthood, a recent study suggests. Read the Article >>
August 22, 2008 - The Washington Times
COPPLE: Let drinking age stay put
Rather than put their energy behind lowering the drinking age, universities should expend more efforts to reduce alcohol abuse on their campuses. We need to challenge their efforts with the truth: These university presidents are pandering to both alumni and industry interests that both profit and benefit from alcohol on campuses. Read the Article >>
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