The fact that it is illegal has no relevance. Showing up at a party and drinking as much as possible before the keg goes dry or the police come to break up the party is all part of the fun. It is this kind of behavior, binge drinking, that is the cause of many problems for college students. Binge drinking is when a person consumes five or more drinks in one sitting. Walking into a party with a six-pack of beer and drinking it before hitting the dance floor is a normal thing to do on the weekends.
Students drink an estimated four billion cans of beer a year.
The statistics are four times higher for those that belong to fraternities and sororities. Students proclaim that they were so trashed and beyond wasted after parties as if it were something to be proud of. Many are just lucky that someone didn t take advantage of them while they were under the influence. Date rape usually occurs when a man and woman are alone in a room, apartment or car. The use of alcohol increases this risk.