Elevating Student Wellbeing: Navigating Social Pressures and Binge Drinking
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Alcohol use tends to be higher among college students compared to non-college youth. Frequent heavy drinking (binge drinking) can greatly increase one's chances of developing an alcohol use disorder, which can cause serious physical and emotional damage. This episode's guest explains the dangers of college binge drinking and alcohol abuse and provides strategies for students who would rather not drink. Christopher Townsend, Ph.D., is director for the School of Health Professions Your Life Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic and a licensed clinical addiction specialist.
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