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"Alcohol
Abuse is The #1 Problem on Campus"
-- Carnegie Foundation Survey
of College Presidents, 1990
| • | More than 80% of male and female college students drink. |
| • | College students drink more heavily than their non-college peers. |
| • | Nearly 1/3 of college students use illegal drugs |
Any Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs Puts Your Child at Risk
| • | 75% of men and 55% of women involved in acquaintance rape were drinking or using other drugs just before the attack. |
| • | 2/3 of college women with unplanned pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases were intoxicated at the time of intercourse. |
| • | Other major risk factors include" drunk/drug driving accidents, injuries and overdose. |
1/2 Of All College Students "Binge Drink"
"Binge Drinkers" Are:
| • | 7-10 times more likely to fall behind academically. |
| • | More likely than others to damage property, get into trouble with campus or local police and overdose. |
| *Defined as men drinking 5+drinks in a row times in a 2 week period women drinking 4+ drinks in a row 1+ times in a 2 week period. |
Even Students Who Don't Drink or Use Other Drugs Are Affected
| They are often the victims of related property damage study and sleep disturbances, and sexual assault. |
Tips For Parents
| • | Find out about the colleges' substance abuse policies, crime statistics and security services during the application process. |
| • | Hold the administration responsible for incidents on campus by contacting them when you hear about major infractions. |
| • | Ask your son or daughter periodically about the level of alcohol and other drug use on campus. |
Watch for signs that your student may be having trouble:
| • | Sadness |
| • | Apathy |
| • | Multiple infirmary visits |
| • | Droop in grades |
| • | Major personality changes |
| • | Decreased contact |
| • | Identify campus and community resources for help |