User:Jasmeen.Kaur88/Alcohol use among college students

Campus counseling

Offering campus counseling is one way to prevent students from developing long-term consequences.[40] Monitoring and prohibiting the use of fake IDs on or around campus is another way to prevent alcohol abuse among students.[41] According to recent statistics, the ownership of a fake ID increased from around 12% prior to entering college to about 32% by the end of sophomore year.[40] In addition, 51% of students say that it is incredibly easy to obtain alcohol on and off campus.[42] Fostering a campus culture that fights against binge drinking is another useful preventative method. According to a study done in 2006, 59% of incoming freshmen enter college as non-drinkers.[43] A little more than a month into the first semester, 44% of non-drinkers begin drinking.[44] A way to combat the abuse of alcohol, especially among first-year students who are not considered to be drinkers, is to create more spaces and events that do not include alcohol.[44] '''Professionals can help students who might have drinking problems. Students can share why they drink when they should be studying. Whatever the reasons, the counselor can help them reduce or completely eliminate drinking. Counseling can prevent students from drinking by educating them about the risks and consequences of binge drinking on college campuses.'''