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Prescription drugs a problem on college campuses

Posted on Mar 15th 2007 8:29AM by Brian White
As if college students do not have enough worries, it's estimated that about half of all U.S. college students binge drink or abuse drugs. This is not good (half, for crying out loud!), as academic performance and just about everything in daily life can be affected as a result.

The report released this morning also found that the use of drugs classified as prescription medication is up sharply, and notably painkillers. The data was collected after surveys, interviews and other research were summed up.

The report found that 49% of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 binge drink (consuming five or more drinks at a time), or abuse prescription drugs such as painkillers or illegal drugs. What is going on at college campuses these days? I guess education and planning for the future are not part of it for half of college students if these reports have accuracy.

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