Now picture hundreds of them - one pool for every college and universty in the United States. It seems that things are not going quite as swimmingly as many had beleived. Chronic hangovers can evolve into such diseases as cirrhosis of the liver.
Daytime classes are skipped, grades drop, and jobs are lost.
Oftentimes the police become involved. Irresponsible drinkers are not the only ones who suffer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association says that in 1997, a human being was killed by a drunk driver every 31 minutes. In alliance with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, UIC hosts Lollanobooza during the last week of September. The entire week of events inspires students to cut back on the gin, pick up the juice, and enjoy the many alcohol-free activities campus and life has to offer.