Binge Drinking

Abstract: This paper will discuss 'binge drinking' in University Students, the major influences, both social and personal, on the frequency and quantity of drinking. The point of binge drinking is to become intoxicated, allowing for the 'positive things' to happen. Drinking has negative consequences, such as bad behaviours and Illness' but these are not considered, though they can be dangerous and jeopardize personal health. Alcohol Expectancies and the Theory of Planned Behaviour both explain binge …showed first 75 words of 2191 total…

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