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Question
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause long-term damage to the nervous system and cardiovascular system, liver disease, and increased risk for cancer.
Alcohol-impaired drivers are responsible for about one in three car crash deaths. College students have high rates of alcohol-related crashes. Large numbers of college students report drinking in the past 30 days.
Negative consequences associated with alcohol use among college students include academic problems, motor vehicle crashes, unplanned sex and STIs, hangovers, alcohol poisoning, injury to self or others, relationship problems, and dropping out of school.
1. When it comes to drinking alcohol, how much is too much? What actions could you take if you see a friend having too many drinks at a party?
2. What are some of the most damaging consequences college students experience as a result of drinking? What adverse effects do students experience as a result of other student's excessive drinking?
3. What are some things students might do to sober up after drinking?
4. Do you think college students should be worried about long-term effects of alcohol abuse? If not, when should people begin to worry about the long-term effects of alcohol abuse?