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But college binge drinking can put students at a greater risk of long-term alcohol abuse because it creates a habit that can lead to alcoholism. An ongoing dependency could lead to greater health consequences later in life.
The list of health problems either caused or exacerbated by alcohol abuse includes a broad range of organs and systems from the heart and liver, to the stomach, esophagus, and mouth.
Students should be aware of the risk of combining tobacco and alcohol, according to Rosenthal. Though the relationship between the two chemicals has not been fully explored or explained, it appears, Rosenthal says, they tend to exacerbate each other's health impacts.
Binge drinking "can't be healthy psychologically," says Karen M. LeBlanc, an extension school student. "It's a form of escapism."
Students were informed about the risks of drinking but say it does not affect their own behavior.