Alcohol and drug consumption among college and high school students is almost unavoidable. Where your high school senior attends college is important both academically and socially. It's important for parents to prepare their soon to be young adults with as much information as possible as it relates to understanding the risks and consequences of alcohol and drug use. Here are some of the top ranking party schools in the United States along with links for educational alcohol awareness programs for each.
10. University of Texas, Austin
9. University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
8. Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL
7. Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA
6. West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV
5. University of California — Santa Barbara, CA
4. University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA
3. University of Mississippi – University, MS
2. University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia
1. Ohio University - Athens, Ohio
With the University of Ohio at number one it might make you think they lack in many ways. They maintain top notch athletic facilities and considered one of the most beautiful schools in the nation. It’s no surprise that they picked up the number one slot for being a party school. Perhaps their academic ranking can catch up to their robust reputation.
Alcohol awareness is nothing to joke about. Every year it is estimated that 25% of all freshman deaths are related to alcohol or drugs. Shockingly, it is estimated that 1,400 deaths occur each year to with 4 year college students related to alcohol. It's time that we start placing as much emphasis on our children’s academic education as we do on their social education as well. Alcohol and drug accidents can be avoided. Prevention and education is the key to making substantial changes. Consider taking a drug or alcohol awareness class today, before it's too late.
The more kids know about the risks of their decisions, the better and informed choices they can make. Most college students over drink or abuse drugs simply because they do not fully understand the consequences or the limits of the substances they are using. Most would also agree that had they known what might happen, they would have perhaps made a different choice. Bad information is often passed down from one person to another. Don’t let gossip guide your child’s decision making process. A simple educational class that can be taken online might be the first line prevention against an accident or fatality.