Binge drinking on campuses

Alcohol Abuse on U.S. College Campuses

Alcohol abuse continues to be a significant problem on U.S. college campuses. It is associated with numerous problems including: poor academic performance, college dropouts, sleep and study interruptions, physical or sexual assault, vandalism, date rape and death. A rising trend in alcohol use in U.S. college campus populations is also reflected in crime reports. Colleges, as institutions of higher education, have legal and assumed duties to ensure that students’ behavior does not create a risk to other students. Colleges need to implement strategies aimed a...