Signs and Symptoms
Alcohol Abuse in College Students Statistics
Longterm Health
Prevention
Scenarios
100

Are frequent hangovers, blackouts, and withdrawal signs or symptoms?:

Symptoms


100

How many college students report drinking in the last months?:

55%

100

Name three organs affected by alcohol abuse:

brain, heart, liver, pancreas, kidneys

100

What is the legal age of drinking in Wisconsin without a parent present?:

21

100

Who do you call if someone is overdosing on alcohol? (two answers):

911 and MUPD

200

Increased irritability, being happy then sad, and anxiety related to drinking can indicate what?

Mood swings

200

What percent of college students engage in binge drinking?:

Approximately 33% of college students engage in binge drinking

200

What is the average age of death for alcoholics?:

60 years old 

200

What policy on college campuses can help reduce alcohol-related incidents by limiting access to alcohol at events.

A dry campus

200

If your friend is trying to sleep while too intoxicated what should you do?:

A: let them sleep it off

B: leave the room

C: keep them awake and call for help

C: keep them awake and call for help

300

What is binge drinking?:

Consuming more than 4-5 drinks in under (1-2 hours) 

300

How many alcohol related deaths occur in college students?:

1500

300

Name two types of cancer that can be caused by alcohol abuse?:

liver, mouth, esophagus, throat, breast

300

What program do we have at Marquette to educate about alcohol prevention?:

Red Cross Band

300

A college freshman drinks alcohol at a party because everyone else is doing it. What is this an example of?

peer pressure

400

What is a sign of a student seen drinking heavily and engaging in activities like drunk driving.

Reckless/risky behaviors


400

How many sexual assaults of college students occur under the influence?:

700,000

400

What percent of alcoholics suffer from depression?:

30%-50%

400

Providing support and resources, such as counseling services, is essential for helping students struggling with alcohol issues. This approach is known as what?:

Holistic support


400

If you get caught drinking at Marquette what are possible consequences?:

Explosion, suspension, arrest, kicked out of programs, kicked off teams/clubs

500

When someone frequently feels the need to drink more to achieve the same effects that they used to be able to achieve with less alcohol, they might be experiencing?:

Growing tolerance


500

What percent of college students put their school work aside for alcohol?:

25%

500

What percent of alcoholics also use other drugs?:

40%-60%

500

Does Marquette offer substance abuse counseling, support, and meetings?

Yes! (Locations and times vary, email: recovery@marquette.edu)
500

If you see someone walking alone intoxicated what should you do?:

A: call an eagle express or mupd

B: let them walk home alone/pretend you dont notice

C: get them a lime scooter

A: call an eagle express or mupd

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