(KRCU Public Radio) It’s estimated that about 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries and accidents every year. So, as Southeast students are finishing their spring break this week, a time notoriously associated with excess drinking, let’s look at helping prevent college-aged students from developing alcohol use disorder.
By helping to stop alcohol abuse before it starts, universities are saving lives.
First, research suggests trying to end the problem before it starts! Offering fun, late-night programming around campus is a powerful way for universities to provide students with an alternative to drinking.