You are like many of your college peers, you want to experience all of college life, including the party scene. You want to meet new people and create new memories. Many times, this means you will engage in drinking alcohol. It may even mean participating in drug use. In this article, we’re looking at some […]
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Drug use in college may seem like a good idea at the time, but it can seriously derail a student’s focus, drive, and determination to reach their academic goals. College may be a time of new experiences and self-discovery, but it can quickly derail a student’s focus if they’re not careful. In this article, we’re […]
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College is often the first time students consider abusing substances, including both legal and illegal drugs. In a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) a few years ago, researchers found that of 9 million full-time college students, 1.2 million drank alcohol and over 700,000 smoked marijuana. Six percent of […]
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For many students, drinking alcohol is closely associated with fun. For young adults who have yet to experience the negative aspects of drinking alcohol, the idea of drinking while going to a party, game, or club enhances the experience. What they overlook is how much of an impact drinking too much can impact their academic […]
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For many students, going away to college is one of the first times they’re away from home for an extended period of time. The freedom to manage your own time and make your own decisions can be exciting to students interested in developing new experiences. Students often turn to alcohol during social events as a […]
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71 percent of college students engage in recreational to binge partying that involves the use of alcohol and drugs, according to reports. The more college students use drugs and alcohol, the more likely they will encounter negative consequences. Substance abuse leads to skipping classes, lower grades, and even dropping out of school altogether. In this […]
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In a study of close to 14,000 college students, it was found that the amount of time a student spent drinking alcohol was a good predictor of a student’s grade point average (GPA). They found that the more time a student spent drinking in their spare time, the lower their GPA. In this article, we’re […]
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58 percent of college students between the ages 18-22 drank alcohol in the past month, according to a recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). That’s a lot of alcohol consumption considering most of that age group is under the legal drinking age. Excessive drinking, also known as binge drinking, is defined as […]
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