Increased use of alcohol and drugs is related. Extracurricular Time Strains seasonal parties, concerts, social service projects, and religious activities drain student energies. Financial Worries occur with the thought of holiday expenses and travel costs. Pre-holiday Blues emerge, especially for those who have concerns for family, those who have no home to visit, and for those who prefer not to go home because of family conflicts. Friendship Tensions become high with onset of final exams.
Pressure increases to perform sexually because of the approach of vacation and extended separation.