Students give many different reasons why they may drink.
Some students say they drink because of peer pressure and to be part of a crowd.
Some use alcohol to avoid difficult situations that may arise at school and work and with family and friends. Others use alcohol to avoid uncomfortable feelings, like anxiety or sadness. Anyone who drinks runs the risk of developing an alcohol problem. A serious problem can develop quickly, especially among college students. If you have a drinking problem, or suspect that you have one, there are many others out there like you.