Word: alcoholism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Harvard's College Alcohol Study has used the five/four drink measure because students who drink those amounts account for almost all of the alcohol problems on campus. Those who binge drink more than once a week account for only one-fifth of all college students, but consume two-thirds of all the alcohol that college students drink, an average of 14 drinks per week. They also have more than half of all the alcohol related problems on campus. At campuses where more than half of the students are binge drinkers, non-bingers are twice as likely to experience second-hand...
...which is among the class of so-called "date rape drugs," is a powerful central nervous system depressant. At sufficient doses, and/or in combination with alcohol or other sedatives, GHB can cause seizures, coma and, in rare cases, death. It is rated as a Class 1 agent by the Food and Drug Administration because of its potential to cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and is illegal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
...were alerted to the possible presence of GHB at the College last weekend, when Harvard police were called to a University residence for a medical emergency. Two people who were visiting friends at the residence and had ingested GHB and alcohol were taken to Mt. Auburn Hospital in grave physical distress, where they received life-saving medical treatment in the intensive care unit...
...College is deeply concerned for the health and safety of its students, especially with regard to the abuse of alcohol and other harmful substances, and I urge students who are experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs to seek help. Resources on campus include University Health Services, peer counseling groups and the Bureau of Study Counsel. I would be glad to discuss concerns about alcohol or drugs with any student...
...Harvard expects its students and employees to maintain an environment that is safe and healthy. The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on Harvard property or as part of any Harvard activity are violations of University rules as well as the law. Possession, use, or distribution of certain non-prescription drugs, including marijuana, amphetamines, heroin, cocaine, and non-prescription synthetics; procurement or distribution of alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age are violations of Harvard policy. The University holds its students and employees responsible for the consequences of their decisions...