Research #1

What is binge drinking and what effects does it have on college students?

            The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention defines binge drinking as, “a common pattern alcohol use” (CDC para. 1). College students binge drink for many reasons but the reason set aside, binge drinking is a dangerous activity that has multiple short and long term as well as social effects. While many students may think that they are participating in some harmless fun with friends, they are killing their brains and reducing its capacity.

            Some people may be surprised to know that in the past fifteen years the number of college students who binge drink has stayed about the same, but the reason for more concern is the sharp spike in illegal drug use (?). Drug use and alcoholism go hand in hand. Alcoholics use the drugs as morning after pick-me ups and to recover from hangovers. Drug addicts use alcohol to wind down and fall asleep. This mixing of drugs is extremely dangerous and can be lethal.

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