Secondary Effects of Heavy Drinking on Campus

Not only do heavy drinkers negatively affect their own health and academic potential but also the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their peers who abstain or drink moderately. This Infofacts/Resources offers an overview of the secondary effects that result from heavy drinking on campus, including sexual assault and interpersonal violence, consequences for communities around campuses, and how campuses might use information on secondary effects for alcohol prevention. It also lists multiple tactics for effective prevention approaches that many campuses are currently following to address alcohol problems.