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Alcoholism
Correcting misperceptions can curb student drinking
October 27th, 2003
Cutting alcohol consumption among college students nationwide is not only desirable, but also possible. A unique new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) study concludes that correcting students' widespread misperceptions about how much other students drink helps to reduce drinking, especially heavy consumption. What works are continuing public education campaigns that let students know that reports of campus drinking are routinely exaggerated across the country, that alcohol can seriously impair health and that one doesn't have to drink to excess - or drink at all - to fit in and have fun. Researchers said the programs simply publicize scientifically...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-10-27)
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