Universities Students Alcohol Focus Access Preventing Binge Alcohol Related

Many American college students "drink heavily" (drink a lot of alcohol), and in some cases, this can lead to "alcohol poisoning" (needing medical help because one has drunk too much alcohol) or even death. Universities try many different things to "combat" (fight against) these alcohol-related deaths and protect students.

Many universities focus on educating students, making sure that all "incoming students" (new students) are taught the definition of binge drinking. They also give students access to many resources they can use if they or a friend have problems with alcohol, such as free "counseling" (speaking with a psychologist or another professional to search for a solution to a problem).

Other universities focus more on preventing access to alcohol "on campus" (in and around the university buildings). The universities might work with the police and local "liquor stores" (stores that sell alcohol) to ensure that laws are "enforced" (people are made to follow the law) and people under age 21 are not allowed to buy alcohol. University officials also limit students' access to alcohol at university-sponsored events, such as sports games.

Finally, some universities focus on trying to change the "campus culture" (what people affiliated with a university believe and how they behave), especially by focusing on "fraternities and sororities" (organizations requiring membership that house many young college students, often with a lot of events with alcohol) and trying to provide "alternative activities" (things that students can do for fun instead of drinking).