Binge Drinking
Teen and Adult Binge Drinking Huge Problem in the U.S.
Although data indicates that binge drinking has been a serious issue in the United States for decades, the problem has been getting headlines in recent years due to the alarming number of high school and college aged students who have been killed or seriously injured as a result of the behavior. Colleges, and especially sororities and fraternities, take the brunt of the blame for binge drinking as these institutions often offer newly independent young people opportunities for unlimited drinking with little consequence or law enforcement intervention. However, students are not the only people who binge drink. It has been revealed that adults between the ages of 22 and 35 also engage in this dangerous type of drinking.
Dangerous New Drinking Trend Becoming Popular Among Young Adults
Substance abuse clinicians and ophthalmologists alike are warning parents about a new reckless trend that has grown in popularity among young adults throughout the U.S. and the U.K.
Binge Drinking May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Men
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that heavy drinking may increase men’s chances of developing the disease. Their study found that the amount of alcohol consumed increased a man’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer, compared with men who don’t drink at all or drink very little.
Study Confirms Extreme Alcohol Consumption in UK Nightlife
A new study confirms that extreme drinking is a major issue in UK nightlife. Mark Bellis from Liverpool John Moores University and other researchers interviewed and breath-tested 214 people in the city centers of Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester, finding that one in ten people planned to drink more than 40 units of alcohol while out.
College Binge Drinking: Law Suits Bring Attention to Tragic Binge-Drinking Deaths
While the effects of binge drinking on the body are fairly obvious, less attention is paid to the negative consequences such behavior has on safety, education, freedom, and, more obscurely, the family wallet. Now more than ever, perpetrators of hazing-related drinking tragedies find themselves facing a governmental judicial system, rather than a college or Greek one. Civil juries are being asked to impose a duty on friends of binge drinkers to keep an eye on their buddy, a somewhat novel approach. Parents are being held accountable when incidents occur on their property, in their cars, or during their watch.
Heavy Drinking Colleges Maintain their Status
Once a party school, always a party school? New research shows that you may want to take a hard look at the school your son or daughter is interested in attending. While many schools have measures in place to educate students and discourage drinking, they may not be doing enough.
Young Men Who Believe Happiness Declines with Age More Likely to Binge Drink
A new study shows that young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors such as binge drinking. Their misguided negative view of the aging process may act as a disincentive to behave “sensibly” and encourage them to make the “most” of the present in anticipation of being miserable in old age.
Co-Ed College Housing Linked to Frequent Binge Drinking
A new study in the Journal of American College Health finds that students living in co-ed housing close to their universities are 2.5 times more likely to binge drink each week than students placed in all-male or all-female housing.
Growing Numbers of Binge Drinkers Getting Behind the Wheel
Binge drinking is a growing problem and not just among college campuses. Recent research has also shown that Baby Boomers are increasingly engaging in this activity, putting their health and their life at risk. New research now shows these individuals putting others at risk as well.
Binge Drinking Could Lead to Increased Chance of Infection
One can hardly argue that binge drinking is good for the body. It creates a significant hangover the next morning and ensures the individual consumes significant amounts of alcohol in a short amount of time. There is yet another risk to binge drinking that could have even more of an impact.
Promises Treatment Centers Concerned by Rising Trend of Binge Drinking among Women with Young Children
Family members of high-functioning mothers tend to dismiss isolated incidents of binge drinking and not recognize an alcohol problem until a serious event occurs
Binge Drinking in College Leads to Alcohol-Related Injury
Not surprisingly, a recent study showed that heavy drinkers with a sensation-seeking disposition had the greatest risk of alcohol-related injuries. What is surprising, though, is that more than 1,700 US college students aged 18-24 died from alcohol-related injuries in 2001; more than 500,000 college students suffered alcohol-related injuries in 2001; about 2.8 million college students drove under the influence in the past 12 months; and 600,000 college students were hit or assaulted by another student who was under the influence of alcohol.
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