Fewer students binge drinking

November 8, 2008

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Journal & Courier (IN)

By Curt Slyder

"According to a survey released Friday, binge drinking among Indiana college students is lower than the national average..."

"The second Indiana Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, paid for by the Indiana Collegiate Action Network, or ICAN, shows 44 percent of Indiana college students are binge drinking, compared to the 47 percent national average..."

"Though the results of the new statewide survey are lower than national averages 'it's still something that should raise a red flag for everyone,' Loew said. 'Alcohol is the number one health issue on all college campuses...'"

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