Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Alcohol Abuse Andrew J. Leonard Midland University There is no doubt that college campuses are filled with alcohol and parties. Many students engage in alcohol consumption and some also use drugs. Although alcohol use is widely accepted in the college student population there are intervention plans attempting to limit alcohol consumption to protect students from the negative consequences associated with alcohol abuse. This is a compilation of a few
The studies that involve perspective relevant to those who exhibit abusive alcoholic behavior are substantial in their findings as they relate to certain commonalities in social climate as well as chronic behaviors or activities that form analysis. Moreover, the literature review will present a synthesis of methodological decisions made in proceeding research development studies. This review will include sexual victimization and automobile accidents. The literature review will fall within the scope
Resolution: Alcohol should not be allowed at college sporting event venues to help control spectator/fan behavior. Side: No, alcohol should be allowed at college sporting event venues. I. Introductory statement: The debate if alcohol should be allowed at college sports venues can be very intense. Many fans that go to these events want to enjoy a cold beverage and should not be restricted to enjoying that beverage just because they are at a college sporting event. According to ESPN.com news services
Alcohol and Drugs and their Effects on First-Year Students Alcohol has been a part of human society for millennia. It can be found in churches, gas stations, supermarkets, and nearly everywhere else. Drugs are becoming more ubiquitous as well, with the legalization of cannabis now active in some form in 25 states (Maciag “State”). However, no single place is more saturated with alcohol and drugs than the college campus. Despite the troves of research that have been done to give evidence that they
Alcohol Abuse Intervention Strategies Andrew J. Leonard Midland University Alcohol Abuse Intervention Strategies There is no doubt that college campuses are filled with alcohol. Many students engage in alcohol consumption and some also use drugs. Although alcohol use is widely accepted in the college student population there are intervention plans attempting to limit alcohol consumption to protect students from the negative consequences. This is a compilation of a few different strategies for
College is often referred to as the best years of your life. During these years you get to be more independent, finally have a say in what you want to learn about, and more commonly than not indulge in risky behavior. The definition of risky behavior in the case means underage drinking. Alcohol is a big part of the college experience for many, and for others they do not want anything to do with alcohol. Whether college students choose to indulge in drinking alcohol or not it still can affect them
Alcohol Use Among Hispanic College Students Along the US/Mexico Border This study was created to observe and gather knowledge of the alcohol use among Hispanic college students along the US/Mexico border. It was successful with the help of two hundred and ninety-six participants. The hypotheses include, males tend to consume alcohol more often and in more quantity when compared to females. The methods the author used included the two hundred and ninety-six Hispanic college students who took place
College students have many challenges including grades, money, and other social activities. An obstacle to the success of students in all of these areas is drug use. Most of college students’ problems streamline from their problems with drugs. Grades steadily start to decrease due to a college student’s neglect towards school and more towards their wanting to party. A student that uses drugs often does not know how to interact with others while sober. Also, they act as if they have an antic disposition
Approximately 150 college students will participate in the proposed study, 75 males and 75 females. The participants will range from 18 to 21 years of age. Participants will be in equal amounts from each residence hall in the University of Houston which underage students reside in as well as off-campus residents. The group criteria will be limited to students under the age of 21 with equal amounts of males and females. Participation in the study will be voluntary. The incentive for this study is if they
Alcohol has long been a problem for society, and college students are no exception to this problem, especially when it comes to binge drinking. Binge drinking is classified at 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women within 2 hours. According to a study by Ikes, “more than 40% of college students have engaged in heavy episodic drinking (HED)” or binge drinking (find pg number) and “19% engage in frequent binge drinking” (Iconis 243). There are very large implications for college students