Why do many college students drink underage?

FACT: Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America's youth. read more

Young people, like adults, drink alcohol for many different reasons. Some of the reasons may seem obvious, but understanding the feelings behind these reasons--as well as how everyday teen life comes into play--can be difficult. read more

American students drink too much because it’s cool and taboo. It’s taboo because the drinking age in the US is unrealistically high. We have underage drinking in Canada to, but and adult is an adult, and once you are an adult (plus or minus a year), you can make decisions as an adult. read more

a national survey, almost 60 percent of college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month, 1. and almost 2 out of 3 of them engaged in binge drinking during that same timeframe. 2. Consequences of Harmful and Underage College Drinking. Drinking affects college students, their families, and college communities at large. read more

The negative consequences of alcohol use on college campuses are widespread and each year, drinking impacts thousands of college students – whether they drink or not -- as well as families, friends and entire college communities. read more

College, for many students, is a highly social time. Students find themselves surrounded by new friends, and want to spend time enjoying one another's company. At the same time, many of them are discovering the pleasures of drinking. read more