Abstract This paper explains that alcohol is basically a poison which acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, that can lead to death. The author points out that part of the problem seems to be that students, immersed in a social situation where bingedrinking is pervasive, don't seem to realize what constitutes excess. The paper relates that bingedrinking not only causes harm to the abuser but also causes economic, emotional and physical harm to other people and to society, such as automobile accidents, unprotected sex and birth defects.
From the Paper "The age range which has the highest alcohol consumption rates is late teens to the late twenties. This statistic verifies that the social trend in this country seems to be that "adolescence" is being extended further and further as young people stay economically dependent in on their parents for longer periods of time. Along with this, adolescent behavior is becoming more acceptable for longer periods-that is, young people are not marrying or having families as early as previous generations. This is understandable in that, for many, economically, times are tough. But, part of "growing up" is to moderate behavior to what makes good sense. College students have to realize that they are mortal."
Abstract Bingdrinking is when five or more alcoholic beverages are consumed in one sitting. The paper discusses the worrying statistics that forty percent of college students bingedrink at least once every two weeks and that the heaviest period of alcohol consumption for most drinkers in the U.S. is the eighteen to twenty-one year old age group. The paper examines the causes and consequences of bingedrinking among college students.
From the Paper "According to Webster's Dictionary, alcoholism is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on and excessive use of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholism is ever present in our society, and there are many factors that may push someone towards it on a narrow, one-way path that may lead to recklessness, serious health problems, violence and even death. A serious problem that leads people to alcoholism is binge drinking, which is most commonly seen affecting college students. A recent survey revealed that eighty-eight percent of all college students (including students under the age of twenty-one) have consumed alcoholic beverages (O?Malley, Bachman)."
Abstract This paper outlines the issues involved in college drinking problems. The paper provides statistics which illustrate the gravity of the situation. The effects of bingedrinking on a student's academic performance and physical well-being are discussed. Suggestions are offered of how to curb this problem and how to reduce the tragedies associated with bingedrinking among college students.
From the Paper "There are a multitude of issues related to binge drinking among college students. Statistics regarding binge drinking among college students magnify the gravity of the problem. At least two out of every five U.S. college students regularly binge drink, resulting in approximately 1,400 student deaths yearly, a distressing number of assaults and rapes, a shameful amount of vandalism, and countless cases of academic suicide."
Abstract The paper maintains that bingedrinking all too often a risky, harmful and destructive activity and is therefore much more of a social problem than it is an innocent rite of passage. The paper contends that there are many preventive measures that could be used more effectively, such as stricter enforcement of laws against drinking and driving and more responsible beverage serving in public and private places. The paper suggests that the most effective way to publicize the harms and dangers of bingedrinking would be to target such messages to consumers, at both individual and societal levels.
From the Paper "Haines and Spear (1996) define binge drinking as the consuming of five or more alcoholic drinks in a row. This increasingly common pattern of binge drinking on college and university campuses in particular, as a sort of "rite of passage" among college and university students in particular, moreover, is an area of growing concern: for college and university counselors; for medical staff; for administrators, and (in general) for mental health professionals and researchers in the behavioral sciences (Otnes, Treise, and Wolburg (1999). Weschler, Davenport, Dowdall, Moeykens, & Castillo (1994), in fact, consider binge drinking to be today's very worst health hazard on college and university campuses."
Abstract A paper that reveals the foundations for bingedrinking on college campus, and what are the specific roots of this problem. By understanding peer pressure, high academic expectations, and lack of parental intervention, we can see the basis for heavy drinking in college.
Abstract This paper explains that, although viewed by some college students as a right of passage, bingedrinking, which can lead to death, has become a growing epidemic. The author points out that, due to the combination of the freedom felt by living away from home, the life change that comes with college and the peer pressure encountered in regards to partying, students are tempted to use drinking as an escape. The paper stresses that a major concern of parents is their children's safety; therefore, to help create a solution to this epidemic, parents need to inform their children that this college recreational activity can cause abuse, violence and death. The author suggests that classes provided by schools or pamphlets sent home to educate parents can provide the proper knowledge to prepare students for the pressures of college life.
From the Paper "First, what is binge drinking? According to "Wikipedia", the free online encyclopedia, a reference to the British Medical Association states that "there is no consensus on the definition of binge drinking." Originally, binge drinking referred to being intoxicated for a couple of days, during which a person gave up usual activities and would excessively drink. Now, binge drinking refers to heavy drinking over an evening or "heavy episodic drinking" with the intention of becoming intoxicated. Another common standard for binge drinking is five or more drinks on an occasion for a male and four or more for a female."
Abstract Facts and statistics are presented and different methods to reduce the problem of alcoholism is analyzed. Property damage, rapes, DWI's and other damages are investigated. Blood alcohol level chart and a look into several recent deaths on campuses due to bingedrinking. Alcohol abuse among college students is considered.
From the Paper "Laws in every State make it illegal for anyone under the age of twenty-one to purchase or possess alcohol (Toomey 1996). College students report that alcohol is easy to obtain and they drink for one goal ? to get drunk. Binge drinking is defined by researchers as consuming five or more drinks in a row for men and four or more in a row for women (Bishop 1998). Alcohol abuse has long been a problem on college campuses. Currently, approximately eighty-five percent of college students drink alcohol (Philpot 1997). Many students on college campuses drink to excess. Binge drinking is associated with tragic consequences, health issues, and destructive behavior. Binge drinking must be curbed due to the consequences suffered by students who over imbibe and for those innocent students who are harmed by binge drinkers (NIH 1999)."
Abstract This paper will discuss the conditions of alcoholic bingedrinking that is currently a part of the campus life of so many universities in America. By understanding this growing problem, we will consider how this poses a serious issue on campus life, and what is being done about it. By knowing this information, we can learn how this affects not only the students, but also the administrators who are conducting the school's affairs.
Abstract The paper is a brilliant example of qualitative research. It uses the grounded theory approach and thus can serve as a good template for anyone attempting such research. It includes all the Appendices, which cover the transcription, coding, data recoding, and group coding with full explanations. It is mainly concerned with the bingedrinking phenomenon among male students and provides plenty of references to further your own research.
From the Paper "In recent years media and press have devoted much time to exposing the increasing problem of binge drinking within the population, especially among university and college students. (For the purpose of this study the Jones's definition of binge drinking as having four or more drinks in a row will be used (2003)). The aim has been to increase public awareness of the fact that it is a problem within society, through in-depth reports, Panorama specials and visual aids of intoxicated individuals. I feel, however, that it is of great interest to investigate why so many students do drink in excess despite being constantly warned of the dangers involved. It is important to dwell deeper and attempt to understand the meanings associated with binge drinking from the students themselves. As Jones (2003) pointed out: "the main way in which psychology can contribute is an understanding of the context in which most UK students" consumption takes place, and how this interacts with behaviour?."
Abstract This paper is a intervention proposal seeking to to rewrite the alcohol policy/ program of Duke University so that it more effectively addresses the problem of bingedrinking in students. The author provides information and statistics on bingedrinking amongst college students and also discusses problems that may incur due to consuming large amounts of alcohol. The paper seeks to curb this problem by lowering the barrier between university officials and students, so that the students don't see the policies and rules as unjust, and thus resort to violating them. The author purports alcohol education, suggesting that there should be an mandatory alcohol conference that students attend during orientation week. The paper also discusses ways to determine the success rate of this proposal.
From the Paper "As is evidenced by previous statistics, consuming large amounts of alcohol may lead to blacking out, car accidents, impaired judgment, missing class, and negative academic effects. This is a huge problem at not only "party schools" but also other universities around the nation. We can always encourage underage students to refrain from drinking; however, I feel like this is an ineffective strategy, and can even lead to more drinking--college students ignore the warnings of adults who admonish them against drinking and its negative effects. Instead, we need to focus on bringing drinking levels down to a minimal level by facilitating knowledge of safe drinking habits. An intervention using a combination of the concepts we have discussed in class will be most effective."
Abstract This paper examines the pros and cons of lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. The author looks at several issues including the issue of bingedrinking, and the amount of alcohol consumed among 18 to 21 year olds. The author points out the absurdity by showing that at 18 you can get married, vote, be drafted, assume debt and even buy a gun, but in many states, you cannot drink. The political debate over lowering the drinking age is also examined.
From the Paper "The problems associated with driving and drinking have not decreased due to raising the legal drinking age to 21 years old.Among the "binge" drinkers (those consuming over five drinks at one sitting at least once a week), eighteen percent of students over age 21 classify themselves as heavy drinkers compared to twenty-two percent of those under 21 years of age (Engs 1b). So even though drunk driving problems have decreased over the last two decades, there has been an increase in lower grades, missing classes, getting into fights and vomiting after drinking (Engs 1b). Society's approach to controlling underage drinking is not working and is in fact counterproductive(Engs)."
Abstract This paper discusses the legal age for alcohol consumption in the USA with the author making a case that the national drinking age minimum should be 18 rather than the current age of 21. The author includes reference to several laws that have been introduced in the past, finishing his argument by stating that not lowering the legal limit is diminishing the freedom of this age group.
From the Paper "It could be a weekly experience in reading any number of national newspapers, watching a national cable news broadcast, or overhearing a conversation in a grocery store check-out line, another teen tragedy of drinking. Almost as often there is discussion of the current level of American Armed Forces casualties in any number of the theaters of in the armed conflict our nation is embroiled in. A common thread between the two is the age of the focus of conversation, 18 years old. On one hand an eighteen year old youth is old enough to bravely fight and pay the ultimate price in the defense of the country, yet they are not old enough to participate in an activity that is perfectly legal (at the proper age), socially acceptable, and encourage by popular culture. There are a number of very important responsibilities that society expects of the eighteen year old, yet polling data indicates that the some society is opposed to letting this same age legally drink alcohol. We are blessed to live in a free society, and the proper way is regulate illegal activity, the sometime unfortunate consequences of alcohol consumption, not ban the activity altogether. This is an issue of personal freedom and responsibility. A free society expects its members to behave within legal parameters, not lord over its members like "Big Brother" or an omnipresent nanny."
Abstract The paper discusses how the definitions of bingedrinking vary in relation to the respective social contexts. The paper shows how bingedrinking has been characterized as the foremost public health hazard for college students. The paper reveals that one of the most common reasons for bingedrinking is peer pressure and the example set by other students and the particular social and cultural contexts. The paper explains the social bond theory and the consequences of bingedrinking. The paper stresses the need for more comprehensive research due to the many different and often contradictory views on the seriousness and extent of bingedrinking.
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Definitions and Overview
Causes
The Consequences of BingeDrinking Conclusion
From the Paper "There is no common consensus as to exact definition of what constitutes "binge drinking". One view that has entered the popular perception is that binge drinking refers to ".... an extended period of time, usually two days or more, during which a person repeatedly drank to intoxication, giving up usual activities and obligations." (Binge drinking) Another definition is that "Binge drinking has been defined as the consumption of five or more drinks in a row (Haines " (Durkin, Wolfe & Clark, 1999, p. 450) This view is extended in the following definition of binge drinking as a "... pattern of heavy drinking that occurs during an extended period of time set aside for drinking. It has been described as 5/4 binge drinking: five or more drinks in a row on a single occasion for a man or four or more drinks for a woman." (Understanding Alcohol) This estimate has become the basic measure of binge drinking in many studies."
Abstract This paper looks at how at many college campuses across the country bingedrinking is a part of the college culture that students embrace during their years at the university. In particular, the author describes the typical night out of the bingedrinking student at his university and how students do not take into account the consequences of their alcoholism.
From the Paper "The AMA survey shows that "18-year-Olds are most likely to abstain from alcohol while those in the age group 19-20 may be the most vulnerable, with 20% consuming an average of 6 or more drinks in one session." It seems odd that the group with the biggest problem can not legally obtain alcohol. Once out the underage students often use their fake I.D.s to get in the bar and obtain drinks. If under 21, and not in the possession of a fake I.D., they enter as 18. They then go to the bathroom immediately to wash the X's, signifying their age, off their hands. Once inside the guys often buy girls many drinks. Most girls believe its because they are beautiful, friendly, and nice. "
Abstract The paper presents the hypothesis that Naltrexone reduces the cravings associated with alcoholism, as well as related relapse rates and episodes of heavy drinking. The paper provides a critical review of the literature and includes recommendations for policymakers and healthcare providers alike. The paper's research shows how Naltrexone appears to be well-tolerated and effective in many patients by helping them to stop resumption of episodes of bingedrinking.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
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From the Paper "The impact of alcohol abuse and alcoholism is well documented and need be mentioned only to establish the extent of the problem considered herein. In this regard, Bhagar and Schmetzer (2006) report that, "Alcohol dependence is a problem that affects about 10 percent of the general population. It not only impacts the affected individual with disorders such as cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, dementia, and others, but also affects the whole family from issues related to abuse, drunken driving, divorce, or loss of employment" (p. 29). Likewise in her essay, "Rationale for Combining Acamprosate and Naltrexone for Treating Alcohol Dependence," Mason (2005) emphasizes that the alcoholism is a prevalent, chronic disorder that carries with it profound worldwide public health consequences. Therefore, the identification of safe and effective medications has assumed new importance in recent years in an effort to augment the modest efficacy of current behavioral treatments designed to reduce the high risk of drinking relapse after an initial period of abstinence."
