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Binge drinking and the abuse of alcohol has proved to be one of our greatest societal challenges with so many young people being subjected to it, putting the health and safety of themselves and those around them in jeopardy. People must break the notion that alcohol is required for people to have a good time, and students in college and university especially need to be aware of the risks of excessive drinking. It needs to be recognized not only as a short-term issue, but potentially an on-going problem with permanent repercussions. The popularity and social impact that binge drinking has on young adults is a large reason why it occurs so often and people perceive it as just a fun way to socialize and party. This view of binge drinking by many people is why it can be even more dangerous, considering that they would not weigh the negative effects or risks rather than simply doing what they believe is popular and enjoy
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themselves. There have been proven dangers that these types of drinkers face and all those surrounding them included. The possible outcomes when someone chooses to drink so swiftly can be fatal and can result in lasting mental health problems and addictions. The dangers of binge drinking are very real issues and with such irreversible consequences at risk, we must ask ourselves if it is worth it and re-evaluate our decisions before it is too late.
