The problem of Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in College-Age Students According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol is the most abused and underestimated drug in the world. One of the destructive uses of alcohol we see is binge drinking in college. Parents need to recognize that college students, especially first […]
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Ever wonder how much you’re spending (or saving) on alcohol? Let’s just say, it could change you from Ramen Noodles to Filet Mignon. Start stacking up your bills, because college students spend more on booze than they do on books. This Infographic by 12 Keys Rehab shares that: Americans spend 163 BILLION dollars each year on alcohol For every […]
Becca Brown, the Party.0 leader at our St.Norbert chapter, was invited to speak about Party.0 at the Title IX Conference at Concordia University. She focused on how her sober parties create a positive environment to help reduce sexual assault on campus.
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Why Is the Legal Drinking Age 21?
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1511929000133{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]I’ve heard many people ask (or argue), “How is it that 18-year-olds can legally fight in a war, but can’t have a beer?!” And I can definitely see where they’re coming from. So why is the legal drinking age 21?
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1512174246224{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]How many college students drink? How many people in college smoke weed? Check out the latest research on drinking and drug use among college students.
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The Secret to Time Travel is In Your Beer!
TIME TRAVEL IS HERE!!! Actually, it’s been here since the 1800’s. Check it out.
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Most Alcohol Deaths in 35 years
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence article cited multiple studies and reports, showing that 2014 was the highest rate of alcohol deaths in the last 35 years. On top of that, the problem could really be 3 times bigger than the statistics are sharing.
Life & Style recently published an article about “What Alcohol Does to Your Body After 40.” They cited studies that found alcohol can give people acne, increase the chance of cancer and liver disease, reduce fertility and gain weight. But it’s not just about the alcohol, it’s about it works in your aging body as well. […]
The U.S. News and World Report cited a recent study that found 1 in 6 female college freshmen are being raped while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. But these studies don’t bring us any closer to solving this issue… so let’s talk about where, and how, we can stop this.
People love a good smile 🙂 See? In fact, recent studies show that people with nice teeth are perceived as more successful, trustworthy, smart and attractive. And if you’ve ever been to the dentist, you know how expensive it can be to clean a dirty mouth. So when you get some grief for partying sober, […]
Ben Yeager started getting drunk before he entered high school. He found himself to be more social that way and enjoyed the attention. Before graduating high school he was blacking out frequently and had already crashed his Mom’s new Denali while driving drunk. As if he wasn’t going hard enough, he saw the next step […]
Johann Hari gave a TED Talk in London, England about drug addiction. After traveling over 30,000 miles to study addiction, he found that the way we understand and treat addiction is all wrong. Watch his TED Talk here and get a recap of his main points.