College-age adults average 9 alcoholic beverages when they binge drink

This was somewhat thought-provoking. . .  if you go to a dinner party and have 4-5 or more glasses of wine over at least that number of hours, does that also qualify as binge drinking?  hmmm

College-age adults average 9 alcoholic beverages when they binge drink, CDC report says - The Washington Post:

"College-age drinkers average nine drinks when they get drunk, government health officials said Tuesday. That surprising statistic is part of a new report highlighting the dangers of binge drinking, which usually means four to five drinks at a time. Overall, about 1 in 6 U.S. adults surveyed said they had binged on alcohol at least once in the previous month, though it was more than 1 in 4 for those ages 18 to 34."

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Up To Moderate Drinking And Socializing Good For You

It turns out that light-to-moderate drinking enhanced with socializing has been linked to a lesser risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease, reports this EurekaAlert news article, "Light to moderate drinking and socialization are jointly good for cardiovascular health." Here's the bottomline . . .

• While heavy drinking is associated with a greater risk of stroke, light-to-moderate drinking has been linked to a lesser risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease.
• New findings show that social support may enhance the beneficial effects of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cheers to good friends and safe drinking!

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Deadly Drinking In College - Drinking Games - Alcohol Deaths

It's time to go back to college. There will be drinking. Just don't become a death statistic. This NBC article, "Drinking games prove deadly to college kids," warns that the number of alcohol-poisoning deaths is on rise. The danger is bigger than just having too much alcohol in the body. Just as important is that it impairs judgment and motor skills, and leaves folks prone to assaults. I did a little more research and ran across the following resources, they're quite excellent . . . have a good time, be safe, and don't become a statistic. Be informed.

Additional alcohol resources:

1. Alcohol and Public Health - a CDC website
2. College Drinking, Changing The Culture - a website created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

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Lower Drinking Age Controversy (video)

I have very mixed views on this. What do you think? Watch this CBS New video, "Advocating Lower Drinking Age." In this video, the Amethyst (i.e., no intoxication) founder and former university president debates the national president of MADD (mothers against drunk driving). Decide for yourself, it's not a simple conversation. In my opinion, any efforts that confer societal benefits should be seriously considered.

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College Students - eccch, dorm room bedbugs! (video)

Gross me out! It's time to go back to school, and to your bedbugs! Watch this CBS News video, "Dorm Room Bedbugs." Watch CBS Videos Online Wishing all you college students a fun, and great bedbug-free time this year. Cheers! 

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