Drunk Driving: College Edition

informative statistics and facts regarding drunk driving among college students

Death & injury stats

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Each year, 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol­ related injuries, namely drunk driving. 599,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are injured under the influence of alcohol.

Average amount

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A standard drink contains about .6 fluid oz. of alcohol. This is the equivalent of
12 oz. of beer or cooler
8-9 oz. of malt liquor
5 oz. of table wine
3-4 oz. of fortified wine
2-3 oz. of cordial, liqueur or aperitif
1.5 oz. of brandy or spirits

Signs of early alcohol addiction

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Drinking to calm nerves, forget worries or to boost a sad mood.

Unsuccessful attempts to cut down/stop drinking.

Lying about or hiding drinking habits.

Causing harm to oneself or someone else as a result

Needing to drink increasingly greater amounts in order to achieve desired effect.

Feeling irritable, resentful or unreasonable when not drinking.

Medical, social, family, or financial problems caused by drinking.

Difference between abuse and dependence

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Abuse of alcohol is classified as distress or over-usage of alcohol but no physical dependence. Dependence is classified as no control or tolerance, withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is taken out of the picture, removal from daily life and activities and continued drinking despite the circumstances.

Commonness of underage drinking and driving

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In 2013, 59.4 percent of full-time college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month compared with 50.6 percent of other persons of the same age

How to Prevent or Reduce Drunk Driving

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Decide when is an appropriate time to drink.

Keep an emergency text or speed dial ready.

Go out with somebody you trust and who has not been drinking; give your keys to them.

Keep a taxi service on hold.

Keep your personal items/items of value close to you in case of emergency.

Make sure a family member or friend knows where you are at all times.