Resources available for students wrestling with alcoholism issues
Calvin Hayes
Issue date: 3/12/07 Section: Health
Alcoholism is defined as a disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning.
A recent Medline Plus report found the number of people negatively affected by alcohol rises on a consistent basis. As time progresses, an increasing number of individuals from ages 18-24 will be faced with the problem of resisting alcohol.
Although the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has reported more than 1,400 college student deaths as a result of alcohol-related accidents, college students continue to be victimized by the harmful effects that alcohol produces.Â
Medline Plus also indicated that alcoholism can lead to many medical complications like depression, heart muscle damage, nerve damage, insomnia, high blood pressure and increased incidences of cancer.
Although many negative complications exist, alcoholism is still prevalent among college campuses.
There are many theories as to why alcohol remains a hot commodity on college campuses. Henry Onubogu, assistant director of counseling services at the University, said there are numerous reasons why students opt to drink, including peer pressure, stress, anxiety, perceived inadequacy or low self-worth and lower inhibitions.
"Regardless of the predisposing factors or causes, reliance or dependence on alcohol may create more problems than one is trying to solve," Onubogu said.
"Students have their own personal opinion towards the consumption of alcohol."
Fahad Islam, 22, a junior biology student from Fort Lauderdale, said he does not think alcohol consumption is a serious problem among FAMU students.
"Overall, I believe that FAMU students are responsible and drink socially, and because alcohol is not allowed on campus, it limits the access of alcohol to some extent for those under 21 and those who stay on campus," Islam said.
A recent Medline Plus report found the number of people negatively affected by alcohol rises on a consistent basis. As time progresses, an increasing number of individuals from ages 18-24 will be faced with the problem of resisting alcohol.
Although the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has reported more than 1,400 college student deaths as a result of alcohol-related accidents, college students continue to be victimized by the harmful effects that alcohol produces.Â
Medline Plus also indicated that alcoholism can lead to many medical complications like depression, heart muscle damage, nerve damage, insomnia, high blood pressure and increased incidences of cancer.
Although many negative complications exist, alcoholism is still prevalent among college campuses.
There are many theories as to why alcohol remains a hot commodity on college campuses. Henry Onubogu, assistant director of counseling services at the University, said there are numerous reasons why students opt to drink, including peer pressure, stress, anxiety, perceived inadequacy or low self-worth and lower inhibitions.
"Regardless of the predisposing factors or causes, reliance or dependence on alcohol may create more problems than one is trying to solve," Onubogu said.
"Students have their own personal opinion towards the consumption of alcohol."
Fahad Islam, 22, a junior biology student from Fort Lauderdale, said he does not think alcohol consumption is a serious problem among FAMU students.
"Overall, I believe that FAMU students are responsible and drink socially, and because alcohol is not allowed on campus, it limits the access of alcohol to some extent for those under 21 and those who stay on campus," Islam said.
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antonia hayes
posted 3/12/07 @ 11:07 PM EST
This was a very informative article. I agree with the writer that "consumption of alcohol by students is a challenge that transcends all colleges and universities. (Continued…)
Ladwenna Edwards
posted 3/14/07 @ 7:07 PM EST
I think that this article is very important.Students need to know that there is help,for alcohol abuse and there are people willing to talk and listen. (Continued…)
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