This document discusses the negative effects of alcohol and drug use among college students. It reports that 70% of college students drink alcohol and binge drinking is common, which can lead to unintended injuries, sexual assaults, and even suicide. Alcohol poisoning is also a risk, causing dehydration, weak pulse, and irregular breathing. While marijuana is the most commonly used drug, others like heroin, cocaine and meth are also used and can be lethal when combined. The document encourages students to choose a healthy lifestyle and say no to drugs and alcohol to avoid health problems and enhance longevity.

1. Tobacco and Alcohol Addiction By Steve Palumbo

2. Alcohol 70 Percent of college students have reported to have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days… Although many people tend to consume alcohol on a daily basis, they fail to understand the negative affects that take place every time you drink…

3. College students under the age of 21 are more prone to binge drinking… Each year more than 100,000 students ages 18-24 have been too intoxicated to know whether they consented to having sex… Half a million students between ages 15-24 are unintentionally injured while intoxicated each year… Alcohol is involved in more than two thirds of suicides among college students… Alcohol kills more people below age 21 than cocaine, marijuana, and heroin combined… GET THE PICTURE!!!! Look at the data…

5. Students who are intoxicated are less likely to use unsafe sex practices and make poor decisions regarding sexual activity…The aftermath

6. The drug picture.. In today’s society, the most commonly used drug among college aged students is marijuana. Its easy to get and it is viewed as a way to alleviate the stress from the burden of college. It serves as a holistic approach for many people to escape and relax from the hectic society. List of commonly known drugs: marijuana, heroine, cocaine, meth, PCP, pain killers, psychedelic mushrooms, acid, ecstasy, inhalants etc. These drugs come in many different forms and are lethal in combination. The drugs are either consumed by mouth or smoked in many different ways. Many people tend to inhale these substances in their nasal canal to enter their bloodstream rapidly. This could possibly lead to overdose and death.

7. Although drug and alcohol use is commonly used especially among college students, people need to learn how to have the confidence and ambition to say no and avoid that type of lifestyle. Staying healthy is your main weapon against obesity, disease, and other types of health problems. Avoiding negative lifestyles enhances your longevity tremendously. The choice is really up to you: THINK TWICE