A new national campaign has been launched on college campuses to address binge drinking, HealthScout reported Jan. 15. We understand that sometimes you just need five or six drinks the night before that big test. The campaign was created by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Binge drinking is not just a campus problem. Binge drinking is defined as at least five drinks in a row for men and four in a row for women.
Local hospitals have a number of students with alcohol-related problems.
In addition to the ads, information will be distributed at college football games. Of course, we're hoping they read the fine print. Negative news coverage of these issues is pervasive and may serve to reinforce exaggerated misperceptions of actual substance use norms. Our awareness of this news coverage should strengthen our resolve not only to address AOD problems on campus, but also to advocate for news coverage that draws public attention to the responsible majority of college students. No official support or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education is intended or should be inferred.