"Alcohol and drugs come hand in hand with attending college", this
             statement is thought to be truthful when talking about college or
             universities. One of the reasons we think this statement is true is because
             as a college student you are given certain "gifts". Freedom is one of the
             many "gifts" that are given to a college student. I call it a "gift" because it's
             a privilege given to a student while attending college. The student does not
             have anyone to tell them what to do, what time to be home, whether or not
             to go to class and so on. With freedom you are forced to face certain
             situations and one of them is drinking, and taking drugs while at school.
             The student is forced to choose between the academic life and the social
             life. The best predictor of a level of substance use is peer pressure. The
             student usually uses substances to cheer up, to forget problems, to
             socialize, to relive tension and to "combat" boredom.
             The reason this becomes an attention to authorities of colleges and
             universities is students driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
             destruction of poverty, fighting, disturbance of the peace, overdoses,
             suicide attempts, reports of rape, and academic problems. A study found
             that 45% of students who were sexually active while under the influence of
             a substance might not have done so if sober. Over 20% of these
             intercourses are done unprotected. Eight-five percent of college students
             drink beverage alcohol compared with 70% of the general population. Heavy
             drinkers range between 21 and 27% of the college population. Studies are
             shown that 55% of undergraduates have driven after drinking and 41% have
             driven knowing that they were not capable. Of these students 20% go to
             class under the influence and 25% just did not show up to class. 64% of
             fraternity and sorority, house undergraduates drink in ...