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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012
Many students, and the public in general, believe that drinking alcohol is a normal part of the college experience. Unfortunately, students' efforts to "be sociable" or "fit in" can escalate into substance use behavior that puts their health and well-being at risk: One in four full-time college students have experienced past year alcohol abuse or…
Descriptors: College Students, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Substance Abuse
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Jung, John R. – Journal of American College Health, 2003
Two influential formulations concerning college alcohol problems emphasize seemingly conflicting views about the magnitude of college alcohol abuse. One view insists that binge drinking is pervasive and shows no sign of decline. The other is based on the result from the College Alcohol Survey (CAS) which showed that just under half (44%) of…
Descriptors: Prevention, Discussion Groups, Peer Counseling, Peer Influence