In his 1997 survey, 42.7 percent of the students said they were binge drinkers, down from 44.1 percent in 1993. Frankly, I'm disappointed. Both were under the legal drinking age, and both said they were raped after being served liquor at fraternity parties. College administrators across the country are grappling with ways to curb drinking on campus. Alcohol has been a part of American society for a long time and it will continue to be.
Researchers say it's unclear why binge drinking is increasing among campus drinkers.
They said students who drink to excess are more likely to argue with friends, get injured, not use protection while having sex, damage property, get in trouble with police, and drive while drinking. The study showed an alarming increase in the number of students who said they binged three or more times in a two-week period. It also found a 22 percent increase in the number of students who said they were drunk three or more times in the previous month. They consider themselves moderate drinkers. Students interviewed yesterday reflected that view.