Bing Drinking on College Campuses

The million dollar question administrators and parents of students at college campuses across America would like an answer to is how to curb binge drinking at college campuses. Strict policy rules aren’t working, and the fact that students are gathering by the hundreds in basements and secret locations away from the public eye make the problem even more dangerous. As crazy as it sounds, I think should we explore lowering the drinking age.

I remember the dangerous environment where I attended under-age drinking parties. They were a perfect storm for drug use, sexual assault, and excessive alcohol consumption compared to a tavern. While colleges continue to strengthen policies and crack down on it, binge drinking related fatalities continue to rise according to an article by Kathleen Reeves in 2009 at about binge drinking.

As unpopular as it may be to talk about lowering the drinking age I don’t feel it is out of

the question. The status quo isn’t safe the way it is and by design encourages alcohol abuse by making it a social taboo to an age group that is rebellious by nature

Articl Submitted by MSTC Student, Kris