Does College Binge Drinking Lead to Alcoholism?
away to college find themselves in a different situation. They are totally away from their parents, and surrounded by new friends and new pressure for the first time in their lives. They have no curfew, and have people who are willing to purchase alcohol for them. With no restrictions or rules, the hard-partying habits, especially regarding alcohol, formed in college, can lead to a lifetime of trouble with these habits. It is best to stop these habits when you stop college, if not before. Following are some reasons why alcohol is so alluring to young adults, and the results of binging on that allure. 1. Alcohol is a symbol of adulthood. As teens, we see our older peers and parents enjoying alcohol. Since it is the forbidden fruit until age 21, it become somewhat alluring to us. We see it as a rite of passage, and that if you have access to alcohol, you are instantly cool. We know who the kids are who have older brothers and sisters that can get alcohol for them, and by association with
