Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Drinking to Drive Yourself Mad


According to research reported by the BBC, binge drinking can lead to dementia. In Britain, drinking has almost double over the past 40 years, and binge drinking is believed to account for almost a quarter of all cases of dementia in the UK.

Is it really worth it?

NYTimes Look at Binge Drinking

Here's an insightful look at how to curb binge drinking. Originally from the September 8, 2008, edition of the New York Times.

College students spend about $5.5 billion a year on alcohol, more than they spend on books, soft drinks and other beverages combined. Alcohol is a factor in the deaths of about 1,700 college students each year.