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Published: August 15, 2023
Binge drinking and drug use are common problems that students face on college campuses. Many times it is the first time that these youths are being exposed to drugs and the ease of access to them.
College is supposed to be the greatest time of a student’s life. They are finally out on their own and making their own decisions. Unfortunately, those decisions aren’t always the best ones.
According to Columbia University, almost half of the full-time college students binge drink or use prescription drugs. Almost a quarter of those college students meet the medical definition of having a problem with substance abuse or dependence – that is three times the rate of the general population.
Substance abuse is defined as a pattern of drug abuse leading to significant problems or distress, while substance dependence is defined as continued use of drugs or alcohol, even when significant problems related to use have developed.
College students make up one of the largest groups of drug abusers nationwide. Young people (ages 18-24) are already at an elevated risk of addiction. Starting out in college already produces some natural social anxiety for many.
College students are often faced with the strong temptation to drink underage because they feel that alcohol makes socializing easier. Unfortunately, routinely drinking alcohol to have fun opens the door to alcohol addiction or other addictions in the future.
Here are a few reasons why college students turn to drinking or drugs:
Of course, over time the drug of choice will change, and no drug is immune to experimentation. However, there are a few substances that have been consistently used by college students over the years:
When someone thinks of college students, usually the image of drinking alcohol comes to mind. Whether it be at a party, a tailgate for a football game, or just hanging out with friends in the dorm, students are drinking alcohol much more than their parents would like.
Drinking excessively can lead to something as minor as a hangover, or it can lead to something as serious as death. According to NIH, about 25% of college students report academic consequences of drinking, including missed classes, falling behind, doing poorly on exams or papers, which all can ultimately lead to lower grades. The NIH also reports that 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries.
The more a student drinks or abuses drugs, the more likely they will experience negative consequences. These can include:
A popular way to socialize in college is to join a fraternity or sorority. Greek life is a great way for students to make friends and to have some fun. Although these fraternities and sororities try to create a family-like environment, drinking and drug abuse is much more prevalent than it is in students outside of the community.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Center stated that students who are part of the Greek system are up to 26% more likely to binge drink. In addition, fraternity and sorority members are more likely than their non-Greek peers to abuse prescription drugs, including Adderall.
The misuse of alcohol plays a role in the rapidly increasing rate of hazing on college campuses. Hazing can occur in, but extends beyond varsity athletics, sorority and fraternities, and includes behaviors that are abusive, dangerous, and often illegal.
According to the National Study of Student Hazing, more than half of the college students who participate in clubs, teams, or organizations are victims of hazing. Although hazing has been around for years, studies are just recently documenting its effects and severity of it.
Adderall is known as the “study drug” on college campuses, even though that is oftentimes not the correct use of the pill. It is a prescription drug that is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, it is widely abused by students that are not diagnosed with the disorder. In fact, one in five college students admits to using Adderall without an ADHD diagnosis, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Students without ADHD who take Adderall report a heightened sense of motivation, focus, and concentration. All of these can help when a student is pulling an all-nighter and provide an added boost before a test or presentation. The drug doesn’t make the student smarter; it simply helps them eliminate distractions and helps them stay focused and on task.
Students who are looking for Adderall can easily obtain the drug from friends who have been actually diagnosed with ADHD. College students also report that it is easy to copy the symptoms of ADHD in front of a doctor, and some say doctors hand out Adderall if students express any anxiety over their ability to focus in school.
Adderall abuse has been known to cause serious problems among college students. According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 11% of people aged 12 to 25 reported using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons in the past year. In addition, full-time college students aged 18 to 22 were twice as likely to abuse Adderall as those of the same age, not in college.
Early detection is key when dealing with a college student’s drug or alcohol abuse problems. Since they are away from home and on campus most of the time, it may be harder to monitor the changes in their mood and behavior.
Try scheduling regular talks and visits, and maybe that will help detect any changes. If you do think your college student has an addiction problem, finding the correct treatment plan and center is key to their recovery.
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