Alcohol abuse on college campuses continues to take a deadly toll. The number of alcohol-related deaths around college campuses is rising, according to a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The study found an average of 35 such deaths every week, with 1440 in 1998, compared to 1825 in 2009.
"These are tragically unacceptable high figures that indicate an urgent need for colleges and surrounding communities to implement evidence-based prevention and counseling programs," said Dr. Ralph Hingson, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Alcohol-related deaths among those ages 18 to 24 years old most often occurred during traffic accidents. The study found that more students were binge drinking, that is, having five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting. The percentage of students who admit to drinking and driving increased from 27% 29% in the past year.
Labels: alcohol abuse, death, college
Posted By: Jane St. Clair