We know from national data that four of five college
students choose to drink. About two in five students drink in a
high-risk way, and this heavy episodic drinking is of major concern. The
consequences of high-risk drinking affect students who drink, students
who choose not to drink, and the university community at large. On a
yearly basis, excessive drinking results in 1,400 deaths, 500,000
injuries, 600,000 assaults and 70,000 incidents of sexual assault among
college students. These alcohol-related negative outcomes indicate a
critical need for effective strategies to reduce high-risk drinking on
college campuses.
In an effort to combat these problems, the CSUB Alcohol and Drug Education Committee has created an awareness and education program to create a low risk environment by supporting change in the campus/community culture and educating and empowering students. In addition, our Chair is involved with community coalitions that support environmental change.