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What Should I Know About Alcohol Abuse in College?

How much of a factor does alcohol seem to be on certain college campuses? How can students find social outlets that do not involve alcohol abuse? What are the issues facing students who do abuse alcohol?



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by jo.com
 Jul 26 '06 The Myth of the Party School: Alcohol Abuse in College
As a parent talk to your child and start early. Watch for red flags. Realize some experimenting is normal but be available to help. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Bryan_Carey
 Dec 05 '01 Keg Party, 7pm until Dry, All are Invited!
Alcohol abuse is a problem with some students who don't know when to say when, and then partake in destructive activities... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jo.com
 Jul 18 '06 Alcohol is on every college campus. Don't let it ruin your future.
There are many consequences to alcohol abuse. If you are under age it is more than abuse- it is illegal. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by underdawg
 Apr 17 '05 There's More To College Than Alcohol. Really.
Eat, drink, and be merry. Just don't become a Puker, Poser Alcoholic, or a Bore!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by MississippiMom
 Aug 29 '00 99 bottles of beer on the wall
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by RainGdss
 Aug 15 '00 93 Bottles of beer on the wall, 93 bottles of beer. Take one down pass it around 92 bottles of beer on the wall.
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by lonelyladyk
 Aug 24 '00 ~~IT TOOK HIM LEAVING ME TO SEE I AM BETTER OFF WITHOUT HIM
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by newswriter001
 Nov 25 '00 Preventing Drug and Alcohol Use in our Children Part 1
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by newswriter001
 Sep 08 '00 The Abusive Home
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by rittdogg
 Aug 15 '00 Alcohol use = thumbs up :) Alcohol abuse = thumbs down :(
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by magenta321
 Mar 31 '00 How Dry Do You Need To Be?
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by Don_Krider
 Feb 09 '00 I agree with poseidon's commentary
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by piglet2061
 Sep 03 '00 Missing Charissa
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by starcrossedkat
 Jul 31 '01 Be a "Smart Drunk".
30 words can't sum up a 1500 word essay. Read on!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by chicknyell
 Jul 11 '00 Who wants to look like a stumbling idiot tonight? (Improved)
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by caradoc
 Aug 30 '00 Make History - But Not the Way You'd Like
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by FlowrChild
 Sep 01 '00 Is This Really What College Is All About?
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by zenhues
 Jun 06 '00 One Drunken Bastard's Story...
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by mom2daniel
 Feb 28 '01 How Stupid Are You?
Do you think you're exempt from being an alcoholic? Anyone that drinks can become one, but there is help.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by beckytcy
 Feb 28 '00 Papa didn't preach (about alcohol)
Drinking is a part of the college experience. America doesn't know how to deal with it...... read full review 		Very Helpful
by goldjay
 Feb 02 '00 Alcohol on College Campuses
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by Kaurisma
 May 18 '01 It's A Confusing "Adult" World....
The parents and college students have to find a way of understanding each other, especially on issues such as drinking.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by amysmum
 Feb 07 '01 Alcohol abuse - Dutch courage or a downward spiral?
Alcohol abuse is a fool's game - the consequences are long-lasting and may affect every area of your life.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Candice923
 Oct 23 '00 Sharing a Scary Situation
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by RainbowDoll
 Mar 02 '03 There Can Be Fun Without Alcohol
Alcohol is a large part of college life. It is important to consider for yourself what guidelines you should set in the area of alcohol consumption.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by krnorup
 Nov 28 '00 My name is Rene and my mother is an Alcoholic
Alcohol abuse is an ugly addiction.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mht
 Jun 22 '01 Dead Drunk
Don't; if you do, do it in responsible moderation.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by ChaseO14
 Jul 16 '00 My family had our hard times with my dad but we all survived!
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by hwz1
 May 05 '00 Part 2: Sure You Wanna Get Drunk? This Could Happen to You Too
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by luvubear2
 Apr 01 '00 Watching myDad die of alcohol abuse
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by Alkaiser
 Jan 27 '00 Look Ma, I Woke Up In My Own Vomit!
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by hwz1
 May 04 '00 You Wanna Get Drunk? This Could Happen to You Too
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by sobieral
 Mar 03 '00 I was a Minor in Possession...
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by that-guy
 Feb 25 '00 Tell me what to do again, and I'll shoot this jello shot
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by marnica
 Mar 08 '01 Abuse May Lead to Dependence
Alcohol abuse is rampant at many colleges and many kids will go on to become alcoholics......you need to know the signs and symptoms and educate yourself!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by RCarte2000
 Feb 06 '01 Hitting the Books or the Bottle?
Alcoholism is a major problem for college aged people and they need to concentrate on what's ahead of them and what they can turn to besides the bottle.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Schlamozzel
 Jul 31 '00 "The 'I' File", or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Empty The Bottle."
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by nwinston
 Jan 02 '01 Still hungover? It's Jan. 2!
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by lawgirl
 Feb 24 '00 Two magic words: no thanks
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by charles
 Feb 06 '00 Here's College Reality On Alcohol Abuse
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by lansky2000
 Jan 27 '00 Chugging and Cramming?
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by Schlamozzel
 Aug 10 '00 "Life after 'The I File', OR How I Learned To Stop Drinking And Love My Life"
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by EnderZ
 Jul 12 '00 Yeah, right - your kids won't drink in college
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by kmennie
 Feb 25 '00 Americans need better hangover education
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by westportonian
 Jul 22 '00 What Happened to Me
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by iris_1
 Mar 07 '01 It's about responsibility
It's pretty simple, really -- do whatever you want, as long as you're not hurting anyone else; just be willing to accept the consequences of your decisions.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Penguinlady
 May 07 '00 A disease? I'm not so sure...
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by grahamp
 Aug 01 '00 Why I Drink
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by NetDanzr
 Aug 22 '00 A (rather unconventional) advice to parents
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by ScarlettRed_20
 May 14 '00 Think Twice
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by kinganamort
 Feb 13 '00 A degree is worth more than a memory of toilets!
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by BrianneG
 Jan 08 '01 Alcohol's not the worst of your worries
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by jesso19
 Oct 22 '00 College Students- the largest group of Alcohol abusers
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by Tmayf63350
 Jan 31 '00 Did I ever get lucky....
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by joshuaak
 Jan 31 '00 Have fun, but do so carefully
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by jasonkirk
 May 19 '00 Welcome to life as an adult!
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by Guildencrantz
 Jan 27 '00 Uh, what happened last night?
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by Renee_S.
 Jan 27 '00 Girls Need to Be Extra Careful !
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by our2boys
 Mar 28 '01 My mom, bio dad, ex step dad & current step dad are alcoholics...
Children of alcoholics are more likely to have emotional problem & become an alcoholic. Most children of alcoholics have experienced some form of neglect or abuse. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by MyThreeSons
 Sep 15 '00 If you choose to drink - some rules to live by
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by luvrdaisy
 Jul 10 '01 Is Alcohol Abuse Really "Normal"?
Pay attention to your kids, but most importantly, exemplify responsibility, and this won't be a problem.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by LeeCrawford
 Feb 16 '00 know when to stop
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by Smartyspice
 Apr 24 '01 1 2 3 All Fall Down
Drinking may be fun...that is until you get liver cancer, a nasty STD, or kicked out of school.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by SpookyMonkey
 May 03 '00 Joe vs. the Keg Stand..
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by criener
 Jan 31 '00 Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we'll die
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by sunny_mac
 Feb 18 '00 The users guide to Drinking
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by pcomsec
 Jun 21 '00 Beer and liquor, never sicker
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by zhouse
 Jun 20 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART FOUR (learn the difference between moderation and excess)
Before drinking, know the difference between drinking in moderation and drinking in excess.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by sarahphilips
 May 05 '00 Drinking Whatever, Whenever and with Whoever has it's Effects
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by wendyinthetree
 Apr 18 '00 Why NOT To Drink...
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by Robin0028
 Feb 27 '00 Major: Budweiser
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by shan1
 Jun 09 '00 Is it really worth it?
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by disaggau
 Oct 11 '00 I've Seen The Damage First Hand
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by mrosenbe
 Jul 18 '00 Huge Problem on Most Campuses
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by Nini23
 Dec 17 '01 A Sobering Look at the "Drunk Scene"
My advice to your life in college ahead of you.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by ceclay
 Apr 26 '00 only the strong survive
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by Kallisti
 May 31 '00 I'm Against The Awful Abuse of Alcohol
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by khn
 Aug 09 '01 Beer: one part hops, eight parts responsibility
Underage drinking is a problem at nearly every college in the country, so be careful and be smart if you feel the need to "experiment."... read full review 		Very Helpful
by nlee31
 Jul 31 '01 A Poem to Make You Think
Read the poem.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by plunger1
 Oct 03 '00 Weekends + Alcohol = No Thanks From Me
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by RDavisUNR
 Jun 28 '00 HEY!! Success in College and Excessive Drinking Don't Mix!!
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by petemans79
 Dec 09 '00 Advice For Parents on Teenage Drinking
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by CrochetNYC
 Jul 12 '00 The Liquid Drug
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by kfree
 Mar 17 '00 You Take One Down, Pass It Around, Before You Know It You're Homeward Bound
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by conniemarie
 Jun 16 '00 Be Social Without Alcohol
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by TresCrazyDiva
 Nov 29 '00 Drinking on a smaller campus...
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by Ratt
 Jul 11 '00 Small college=Big Drinks
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by kimi
 Jan 28 '00 Seriously, folks, alcohol is not the cause of acting out. . .
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by irish88
 Jun 27 '00 Alcohol, College, and Consequences
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by dahilia
 Jan 28 '00 Say what you will, but....
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by phungus
 Apr 03 '00 Beerfest beerfest beerfest!
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by brownshugd
 Jun 10 '00 Eat, Drink, Puke, and Drink Some More
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by dingogirl69
 Apr 23 '00 Drinking in the Big Easy (aka.. New Orleans)
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by infy
 May 21 '00 Don't hate me because I defend.
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by lid
 Apr 10 '00 Alcohol Abuse ... a MAJOR Issue
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by eharri3
 Jun 21 '00 Daddy, Why do You drink?
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by kolider
 Feb 05 '00 Alcohol and College = Bad Combination
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by kymbadlee
 Apr 21 '00 Alcohol
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by sarahphilips
 Mar 30 '00 Figure out your own needs
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by UFSteph
 Jul 12 '00 Know your limits!!
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by livy00
 Apr 28 '00 Words of a Former Party Animal--Be Smart
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by gavriln
 Jun 15 '00 Don't drink your life away
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by wieges
 May 09 '00 Thirsty Thursdays, and everyother night of the week....
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by argyle
 Jul 17 '00 I wish I remembered more of my Freshman year.
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by biggiesteve
 Sep 08 '00 Experience Without Indulgence
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by ke11ey
 Jun 13 '00 Alcohol, Drink Safely
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by MichiganDave
 Nov 16 '00 College? Without Alcohol?!
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by mike_031882
 Nov 26 '00 It's really too bad when...
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by paigevano
 Jul 03 '00 Mistake #1: Underestimating Alcohol
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by JPeteQ
 May 26 '00 Drink all you want as long as it's water!
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by tazzytaztaz
 May 26 '00 it's hard, but try to stay away
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by Emily_Bivens
 May 15 '00 Changing times
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by NickRup
 Feb 02 '00 Know Your Limits
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by sledgehbk
 Apr 17 '00 Prohibition by age?
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by Kidnykid
 Feb 11 '00 Sounds familiar
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by mkeller
 Mar 23 '00 Alcohol and Academics
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by nfg78
 Nov 29 '00 Alcohol: the ever present beast
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by jamust
 Dec 09 '00 Is It worth it?
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by mbacon
 Nov 25 '00 Finding the Right Company
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by timmywait
 Jan 31 '00 Down the Hatch
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by ShawnaJo
 Feb 07 '00 Take it seriously
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by hypocrisy5
 Jun 14 '00 Live and Learn!!!!!
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by ebear
 Mar 23 '00 HELP! I Dont Drink!
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by coco07
 Apr 12 '00 dicussion
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by MelliAngel
 Aug 05 '00 Alcohol made me who I am today
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by poseidon
 Feb 08 '00 It was "Just One Drink"
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by gypsyrose75
 Jul 28 '00 Pink Elephants
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by hwz1
 Mar 27 '00 Dude, You Know You Have a Problem When...
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by jimlyd
 Sep 26 '11 ALCOHOLISM AN ENEMY OF UNIVERSITY LIFE
 Alcoholism leads to problems ,liver cancer,loss of memory,poor growth, poor social life, poor budgeting, disorganization,poor judgment and violence. Alcohol and studentship are antagonist,avoid or shun alcoholism for a success.... read full review 		Helpful
by puff_luvah
 Mar 08 '00 Drink of Death
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by zawadzka
 Mar 24 '00 I choose not to
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by believeme1
 Mar 17 '00 Very easy to get booze
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by mothergoose
 Oct 24 '00 Alcohol Abuse is serious...
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by davelaura
 Aug 15 '00 Stop blaming Greeks for alcohol abuse
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by destipele
 Dec 24 '00 To drink or not to drink
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by kennsocko
 Jun 17 '00 "warrior of the scene"
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by rsinger9999
 Aug 31 '00 Binge Drinking: A Growing Problem
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by octdown
 Jun 18 '00 dont be stupid
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by mcrimmins
 Jun 26 '00 First Hand Experience
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by rsinger9999
 Aug 25 '00 A night out may be your last
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by solaraycer
 Apr 01 '00 Just Don't Do It !
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by ikkin6
 May 18 '00 the truth about alcohol and dorm life
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by kylerpurdy
 Mar 23 '00 Fun Without Alcohol
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by k_chick_99
 Feb 10 '00 Dying to fit in
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by DagdaMor
 May 30 '00 Sleeping with your head on a toliet seat
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by tippitytapp
 Aug 13 '00 Here's to sister Liz, sister Liz...
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by Metallion
 Mar 21 '00 It's a definite factor for college students
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by snowtiger
 Apr 26 '00 Alcohol Abuse
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by Killa_T
 May 18 '00 College and Alchohol is like Peas and Carrots
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by lappas
 Jan 31 '00 Prepare them
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by to1oy
 Oct 17 '00 Education and Substance Abuse.
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by Rags_attack
 Apr 18 '00 Why drink?
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by PrettyDiamond
 Nov 14 '00 Why Booze?
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by Iamhope
 Aug 20 '00 alcohol kills
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by thalious
 Aug 29 '00 Always make it to class
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by girl278
 Feb 25 '00 Try to Remember Your College Years
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