Causes leading to Alcoholism

There are certain reason as to why students start to drink in college. We all know that college is a stressful place, with the constant pressure of academics, extracurricular, and social life. These happen to be some  reasons why people start to drink by using it as a coping system. The act of drinking alcohol can seem like a relieving option after a hard week, but having four or five drinks in one sitting can put your safety and health at risk which is what happens when they start to drink more. Another reason would be for regular social life. For instance meeting new people can be awkward and challenging, drinking can ease the nerves a little, and it can  ease the awkwardness. It can also be to just fit in with the crowd as well because no one wants to be left behind.  Many students believe that alcohol will help them get in a better mood. They should know that it is normal to feel sad and stressed at times but they will drink to take that stress away. Sometimes some students get bored and turn to alcohol as a means of getting excitement out of their lives. They think that it is fun to just drink but they don’t seem to realize that it might just affect them later on in life.

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