Binge Drinking

What is Binge Drinking? To most people, binge drinking brings to mind a self-destructive and unrestrained drinking bout lasting for at least a couple of days in which he or she is heavily intoxicated and "drops out" by not working, ignoring responsibilities, not spending money wisely, and engaging in other harmful behaviors such as fighting or risky sex. Harvard studies reveal alcohol habits. The Problem. Research at more than 100 American colleges found that frequent binge …

…continues to rise, school administrators will be held accountable for reducing alcohol-related violence and other problems resulting from the misuse of alcohol by their students. If administrators adopt the policies, they can go a long way toward reducing alcohol-related problems among their students and creating a campus environment that supports their mission; “Preparing students for the future.” I just hope to stay away from “bingers” and that whole atmosphere, when I head off to college.