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College binge drinking is in the news again, "College Binge Drinking Claims Another Student" or "Fraternity Bans College Binge Drinking." College binge drinking has been defined as taking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting. The good news is that college binge drinking has been on the decline since 1980. The bad news is that college binge drinking still has a long way to go before it stops affecting an enormous number of students every year.

The reason college binge drinking is targeted over any other kind of binge drinking is the setting it occurs in. While we could quote study after study, and many are available online if your require facts and figures, the purpose of this college binge drinking site is to offer a solution to anyone who finds their drinking has become a problem and wants to stop.

Dr. Paul's at the Bay understands that although heavy drinking may have started earlier in high school, or may have begun at the welcoming "keg party" on campus, the results can end in tragedy. The consequences of college binge drinking become apparent as responsibilities build up, then are torn down by the problems of over consumption. College binge drinking consequences include:

1. missed classes
2. suffering grades
3. hangovers
4. property damage
5. increasing isolation
6. financial woes
7. dropou
8. blackoutsM
9. injuries and other health problems

These are just some of the more apparent effects of college binge drinking. Tensions arise from the conflict that social activities on campus seem to often involve alcohol. Fraternities and sororities often have large amounts of alcohol available at their gatherings. Many people are able to self-limit and control their drinking safely. Many others cannot. Problems increase for the individual has any of these traits:

1. a history of alcohol abuse in the family
2. drinks to get drunk
3. drinks to feel more comfortable with the opposite sex
4. feels that "handling" the most liquor is a badge of honor
5. drinks to escape from pressures of school or family

These traits, and there are many more, often lead to serious consequences such as damaged relations with family and friends, sexual improprieties that cause shame and guilt and anxiety as problems seem to pile up seemingly without reason.

Alcohol abuse is a serious situation that must be dealt with as early as possible to avoid future problems. College binge drinking is not a "phase" or "rite of passage" that everyone must go through in order to grow up. If you or a loved one needs help addressing problems with alcohol and/or drugs, give us a call at Dr. Paul's at the Bay.

Our professional staff can answer your questions and give you guidance on appropriate treatments available for alcohol abuse. Located on the beautiful coast of St. Pete Beach, Florida, Dr. Paul's at the Bay is optimally suited for recovery from alcohol abuse.

College student or working professional, the education you receive about problem drinking and its solutions may be the most important lesson you learn about life. Call us today.