Study finds drinking is a part of college life for many
February 8, 2012
Mothers who are pursuing a college degree are often doing so to provide a better, more financially stable life for themselves and their children.
Various grants for parents, scholarships for mothers and other financial aid make the dream of getting a college education a reality for many women.
While many moms who are in college at traditional brick-and-mortar schools or online simply don't have the time, interest or money to spend night after night at the local bar, club or party, they should know that these places are often popular among some of their fellow students, especially those who are traditional college students (between the ages of 18 and 24).
A new report by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has found that nearly half of all substance abuse treatment admissions involving college students in 2009 were for alcohol disorders. Less than a third (30.6 percent) of those in the same age group who weren't in college were admitted to treatment centers for alcohol abuse.
"What I can tell you is that it says that this is a real serious problem for kids who are in college, and shows what these young people in college are being exposed to," SAMHSA's Dr. Peter Delany told the Washington Examiner.
Many colleges that recognize how big of a problem student alcohol abuse is have programs in place to educate students about its dangers.
