About Alcoholism: Binge Drinking Effects Memory, Attention

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Alcoholism Alcoholism Symptoms / Diagnosis Find Help The Effects From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism If you are about to send your child off to college for the first time, you may be concerned about the drinking culture on today's campuses. You have a good reason for that concern. Most colleges are failing miserably at trying to curb binge drinking and underage drinking among their students. See details below Colleges Failing at Curbing Binge Drinking The scary truth is, many colleges and universities do not even know what works and what doesn't in preventing binge drinking and most of them have ignored recommendations to address the problem. Changing Student Perceptions Can Reduce Alcohol Abuse Many college students drink excessively because they believe "everyone" is doing it. But when they find out that most students do not binge drink and the heavy drinkers are in the minority, they will reduce their own harmful drinking. Binge Drinking Effects Memory, Attention Young people who binge drink, even once a week, may exhibit some defects with maintaining attention and using their visual working memory. Not good news for those who are trying to get through school while caught up in the college drinking culture. See More About:  binge drinking  health effects of alcohol  brain damage Latest Drug and Alcohol Headlines Betty Ford Leaves $500,000 to Ford Center... 'Wire' Actress Pearson Pleads Guilty in Drug Case... Rapper Big Boi Arrested on Drug Charges.... Rapper 'Kid' Reid Arrested for Skipping Court... Vikings Quarterback Rhett Bomar Arrested... Economy Forces Cutbacks in War on Meth... More... See More About:  alcohol and drugs in the news  news headlines  celebrity news Alcoholism Ads Signs of Alcoholism Memory Drug Rehab Alcohol Abuse Detox Alcohol Intake Featured Articles How to Stop Alcohol Treatment and Rehab Centers Find Support Group Meetings 12 Step Recovery Support for Families and Friends Binge Drinking   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alcoholism newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alcoholism? Symptoms of Alcoholism Withdrawal Symptoms Treatment of Alcoholism Help for Families Advertisement