Students are away from home, very often, for the first time.
They are testing their limits and dealing with peers on a new level - without supervision and relying on only themselves. Learning to drink responsibly can be a part of the whole learning experience for those students who choose to drink. It is when binge drinking, drug abuse and alcoholism are present that a problem exists. Consumption averaged 5-7 drinks per week. 44 percent of students reported binge drinking within the last 2 weeks.