Binge Drinking We all know what it is like to wake up in the morning‚ your head is aching‚ and your body feels like it was hit by a big garbage truck. College students worldwide know this feeling. These are the results of binge drinking. Why do they do it? Binge drinking is defined for men as drinking five or more drinks in a row in the past two weeks‚ and for women as drinking four r more drinks in a row ( ICAP 1). This has become a great pastime for college students nationwide and
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all because of drinking driving accidents. This money comes directly out of the citizens’ pockets in taxes and lost revenue. Transport Canada reports the minimum loss to society as a result of road accidents involving alcohol as $390‚000 per fatal accidents‚ $310‚000 per fatality‚ $12‚000 per injury accidents‚ $3‚600per injured victim. Almost 30‚000 Criminal Code license suspensions were issued in 1992 for drinking driving related charges. Over one-half (59%) were repeat drinking driving offenses
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in the U.S.‚ there are also many negative consequences. It has become very difficult to monitor the legal drinking age of 21‚ and as a result minors are gaining access to alcohol and drinking much earlier in life than they should be. Another significant problem is that not only do minors drink irresponsibly‚ but many adults as well. One of the biggest problems related to irresponsible drinking is driving while intoxicated (DWI). Fatality rates related to DWI’s are astronomical. According to the data
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Drinking and driving (stress on body and mind) If you love your life‚ you would never drink and drive. It is very interesting how human beings ignore the simple rules that end up costing their lives or their money. Every injury and death caused by drunk driving is completely preventable. This phenomenon of alcohol-impaired driving has remained to be an international problem that affects many people each year. Drinking alcohol has resulted to an increase in the number of orphans and single parents
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Personality and Drinking Behaviour during the First Year of University ABSTRACT The transition to university is a period of change and stress for young people‚ and although most students show favourable adjustment‚ some experience difficulties during their first year. A number of studies have shown that the alcohol consumption of first year students increases‚ both in terms of time spent drinking and the amount of alcohol consumed. The present study investigated the role of personality in this
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From Michelle Skippen One glass‚ two glasses‚ three glasses‚ before you know it you are drunk and you need to get home. You figure everything will be fine‚ considering you are a great driver‚ right? Wrong‚ drinking and driving is a deadly combination. One drink and you can reduce you ability to concentrate and react to different situations properly. The more alcohol that is injected into ones system‚ the more difficulty you have judging distances and reacting
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caution when thinking about drinking. Drinking is getting way out of hand for teens and people over 21. Teens should not be drinking. They are getting a higher chance of turning into an alcoholic as they drink more and more. Those people need to learn to have a sober driver that is willing to drive one person home safe. One person may get in trouble with the adult or the cop but it’s way better than losing his/her life with a stupid mistake he/she made. The punishment for drinking under the influence needs
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OUTLINE: Effects if Alcohol on Drivers Performs The use of alcohol has been a major problem in our society A serious problem of alcohol is that of drunk drivers Facts About Alcohol Alcohol is a common name for chemical substances ethanol‚ grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol Not digested but absorbed into the bloodstream Alcohol is a major factor in nearly 41% of traffic accidents where some one is killed Nearly 60% of all Fatalities during holidays are alcohol related For drivers of all ages
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Milk is a nutrient-rich power-house that benefits people of all ages‚ from infancy to well into their golden years. Studies have shown milk to help build strong teeth and bones‚ manage blood pressure‚ aid in weight management‚ and can be used as a great tasting post workout recovery drink. These are some of the reasons I choose to drink milk and to give it to my family. It is true that humans are the only mammals to drink milk after being weaned‚ and they are also the only ones to drink milk from
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Driving under the influence has affected many people’s lives and families. Today I would like to talk to you about the problems of drinking and driving‚ and why it is a concern for all of us. Driving under the influence is one of the most common and dangerous situations you can put yourself or someone else in. The fact is that drinking and driving is a huge deal and can leave a long trail of broken dreams and hearts. If you drink and drive‚ not only are you putting yourself at risk‚ but your
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