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Century Council investigates ways to reduce overconsumption among college students
October 23rd, 2010 | 
Author: Among the findings, the research exposed different types of college drinkers for the first time; took an in-depth look at the “type and tone” of messages that would cause a reconsideration of behavior; and examined media use as a channel for change.
“This research is a critical step in the ongoing fight to reduce overconsumption on college campuses. By recognizing and respecting the individual voices of the students, we begin to understand how best to target messaging to reduce dangerous overconsumption among college students,” indicated Richard Band, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Egg Strategy.
- The term binge drinking is not relevant to students nor do they “buy into” the commonly used five drink/four drink definition;
- Communications campaigns should highlight the feelings of overconsumption, not the math. Students don’t count standard drinks;
- Peer-based messaging works only if it’s really about a student’s peers, rather than an assortment of students from around campus;
- In general, scare tactics are not effective at connecting with students and are less likely to inspire behavior change;
- Messages that influence the situational factors surrounding a night of drinking are more readily accepted than those that overtly seek reductions in consumption.
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Tags: alcohol consumption, alcohol poisoning, binge drinking, college, drinking, drinking culture | 
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Madison fines 3 University of Wisconsin students $86,000 for party
MADISON (AP) – The city of Madison is fining three University of Wisconsin-Madison students more than $86,000 for a house party.
Twenty-one-year-old Travis Ludy, 20-year-old Mitchell Klatt and 20-year-old Kevin Tracy face 130 citations for things like dispensing alcohol without a permit, procuring alcohol for an underage person and adult encouraging underage alcohol consumption. The students also could face university discipline.
Madison police say the men could have faced a smaller fine if they hadn’t locked doors and turned off the music and lights when officers arrived Sept. 11.
Posted in Wisconsin Alcohol News |
Tags: college, laws, Social Host Liability, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Bartending License |
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College student dies of apparent alcohol poisoning
Source: AP
Jul 13th
Police say a University of Idaho senior died of respiratory arrest, apparently due to alcohol poisoning after a night of drinking to celebrate his 21st birthday.
Emergency personnel responded to a report of an unconscious man at Sigma Nu fraternity at 2:42 a.m. Tuesday. They located Benjamin Harris of Burley on the third floor and began CPR. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Gritman Medical Center.
Assistant Police Chief David Duke says Harris may have had as many as 15 shots in two-and-a-half hours as he celebrated his birthday Monday night.
A preliminary investigation indicated Harris died of respiratory arrest caused by alcohol poisoning. The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner after review of the toxicology reports.
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Posted in Idaho Alcohol News |
Tags: alcohol poisoning, Alcohol Vendor Protection, binge drinking, college, drinking culture, Preventing Underage Drinking, responsible alcohol service |
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The trend of binge drinking
There have been studies which indicate a growing trend of binge drinking among college-aged women. The increase has been attributed to the growth of fruity drinks that are available on the market that mask the taste of alcohol. More alcoholic beverages, such as Mike’s Hard Lemonade, are being created and these are being heavily consumed because of their taste. These alcoholic beverages hide the taste of alcohol so are easier to consume, this leads to more drinks being consumed. The trend of binge drinking is accompanied with the trend of pre-gaming. Pre-gaming occurs when people drink before going out to the bars in order to save money or if they are underage and will be unable to order drinks while out. Studies have been conducted regarding binge drinking and pre-gaming because of multiple incidents of property damage at various sororities. To learn more about this trend and other topics visit servingalcohol.com.
Posted in General Alcohol News |
Tags: alcohol, alcoholic beverages, binge drinking, college, drinking, drinks, pre-gaming, Preventing Underage Drinking, sororities, trend, women |
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