Consequences of Reckless Partying - College Students at Risk

Although college students embrace their independence from their parents/guardians, many find themselves in an environment where reckless decision-making becomes a daily activity. Along with studying, exams and papers comes parties, drugs/alcohol and sex. According to the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality’s (CBHSQ) Short Report on the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, “More than one-third of full-time college students aged 18 to 22 engaged in binge drinking in the past month; about 1 in 5 used an illicit drug in the past month.”[1] Unfortunately, participating in risky behaviors can lead to unwanted consequences like overdose, pregnancy and/or contracting an STI (sexually transmitted infection).

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[1] SAMHSA. A Day in the Life of College Students Aged 18 to 22: Substance Use Facts. The CBHSQ Report. May 26, 2016.