Addictions Treatment Blog

A recent study from the findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health four that binge drinking among young women aged 21-23 rose by 20 percent among non-students and a staggering 40 percent among female college students. Binge-drinking rates among college men remained unchanged during the study and are still at a very high level.

"The tendency for binge drinking to decline in society has not permeated our college campuses," said lead author Richard A. Grucza, Ph.D. "Some researchers have speculated that because colleges are made up of young, mostly unmarried people -- with no parental control and no spouse to check in with -- they may be more likely to drink to excess than people of the same age who live with their parents or have a spouse. Plus, most have easy access to alcohol because at least some of their peers are 21 or older."

Like with many drugs, repetitive binge use can cause serious physical, social and mental problems for people. In addition, alcohol abuse lowers inhibitions and research has shown that many young people start using illicit drugs for the first time when they are under the influence of alcohol.

For these reasons, and more, it is not uncommon for college binge drinkers to seek alcohol addiction treatment help. What often prompts the action can included a tragic event, failing grades, financial loss, or legal intervention such as an arrest for drunk driving.

We can help locate successful addiction treatment programs for individuals that are individually-based and more of a life rehabilitation process than a treatment of the symptoms. Contact us today for more information or to get help for a loved one in need by calling 1-800-217-0986.