Binge Drinking among College Students
... I would like to discuss the topic of binge drinking. Binge drinking, as a standard is the consumption of five or more drinks in a row. Several college students consider usually drinking in heavy volume a right of passage. ... College can be a difficult time for someone being away from home for the first time. ... Some attempt to join other organizations where drinking at parties is a frequent occurrence. ... Drinking extensively can have short-term and long-term effects. ... Having a hangover after the consumption of a few drinks is a usual effect from too much drinking. Drinking water prior to the consumption of alcohol can limit the symptoms from drinking extensively. ... Other effects of drinking for a long duration can lead to long-term effects, which can cause permanent damage to the body. ... Moreover women experience more problems than men in the consumption of excessive drinking.