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Addiction Medicine
Drinking and aggression among university students often depends on the context
March 20th, 2008
A significant proportion of university students experience violence, under circumstances that often involve alcohol. A new study has found that drinking at a fraternity, sorority or campus residence increases the likelihood of aggression, and that attending parties can especially increase aggression for women. Results are published in the March issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. "A number of studies have shown that university students experience a wide range of harms related to alcohol consumption, including aggression," said Samantha Wells, a scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and corresponding author for the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-03-20)
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