Early intervention may curb dangerous college drinking

"The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking habits. Now Penn State researchers have a tailored approach that may help prevent students from becoming heavy drinkers."

"'Research shows there is a spike in alcohol-related consequences that occur in the first few weeks of the semester, especially with college freshmen,' said Michael J. Cleveland, research associate at the Prevention Research Center and the Methodology Center. 'If you can buffer that and get beyond that point and safely navigate through that passage, you reduce the risk of later problems occurring.' ..."

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