There is hope because we see some positive signs in our latest statistics on excessive drinking. Fewer of our students are drinking to get drunk. Fewer are driving after drinking alcohol. We are also seeing decreases in the numbers of students who miss class, argue with friends, or have unplanned sex because of drinking too much. Just as important, we are seeing reductions in the harm excessive drinkers inflict on other students.
Fewer students report being insulted.
Fewer said their study or sleep was interrupted. And fewer said they were pushed, hit or assaulted by excessive drinkers. Finally, there is hope because we have seen that this approach to a major public health problem can work. It took decades, but we're winning the war against the harmful effects of tobacco. If we persevere, we can and will reduce the harmful effects of alcohol abuse, too.