Search Weight Loss Topics: |
The Truth About Detox Diets and Your Health – The West News
A recent survey by the University of Michigan found that nearly 40% of college students drink alcohol, while over 20% binge drink once per week or more often, which can lead to long-term negative effects on health and mental wellbeing. In an effort to better understand these statistics, researchers surveyed the drinking habits of over 14,000 college students throughout the United States. Their results were published in the journal Health Psychology, and some of their findings were surprising.
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks in a short period of time. Ive found that college students need to understand what binge drinking is, before we can discuss if its harmful. A person who binge drinks on a regular basis may experience insomnia (difficulty falling asleep), tension, brain damage, and brain cells getting destroyed. These are just some of reasons why binge drinking should be avoided in college students.
There is a relationship between binge drinking and mental health. While its easy to write off students who binge drink as immature, irresponsible party-goers (or even addicts), there are a number of stressors in college that could lead students to abuse alcohol, including exams, relationships with professors or peers, lack of sleep, social pressures like hazing or Greek life and psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression.
Binge drinking is risky for a variety of reasons. In addition to hangovers, it can be associated with drug use, depression, unsafe sex, physical injuries (car accidents), sexual assault, a lack of academic success or performance issues in school or at work due to hangovers.
According to recent statistics, more than 50% of students ages 18-24 have taken part in binge drinking. Some studies suggest that campus culture plays a big role in determining whether or not a student will drink alcohol. Alcohol abuse can take on many forms most common among college students is binge drinking, which involves consuming 4 or more drinks within 2 hours for men and 3 or more drinks within 2 hours for women.
Its not just about getting wasted. For many students, heavy drinking is more about bonding with friends than getting high. Whether its to celebrate a big exam or just unwind after class, excessive drinking often has less to do with pleasure than stress reliefand it doesnt help that pressure to succeed is higher than ever before. Todays college students also lack alcohol education, according to recent research.
Its a tricky situation when your child is involved in binge drinking. But, there are steps you can take to get them involved in activities that reduce stress levels and help them make good decisions about alcohol consumption.
Because of their age, most college students have not had much experience drinking. As a result, they dont know what their limits are or how to pace themselves when theyre drinking. The best way to avoid binge drinking is by pacing yourself; start with one drink, wait at least an hour before having another, and make sure you eat while you drink. This will help slow down your consumption rate so that you can better monitor your alcohol intake.
Ultimately, binge drinking is a very serious problem that has major implications on todays society. It is impossible to ban alcohol. However, more prevention methods are needed to prevent college students from developing problematic drinking habits.
Read the original post:
The Truth About Detox Diets and Your Health - The West News
- How to lose weight quickly, safely and easily [Last Updated On: June 10th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 10th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Naturally and Quickly- 21 Days to Fast Freedom [Last Updated On: June 11th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 11th, 2011]
- Total Wellbeing Diet - How to lose weight quickly fast [Last Updated On: June 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 13th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly - 3 Tips for Massive Results [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Quickly I Tips for Plan a Diet Solution [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly - Weight Loss Tips For Women Over 40 [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- Free Tips On How To Lose Weight Quickly [Last Updated On: June 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 14th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly: High Intensity Exercise and Its Post-Workout Effect [Last Updated On: June 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 15th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Quickly and Easy [Last Updated On: June 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 15th, 2011]
- How to lose Weight Quickly with Hot Babes, [Last Updated On: June 17th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 17th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - Like 30 lbs In 4 week! [Last Updated On: June 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 18th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Quickly - Using The Lunch Box Diet [Last Updated On: June 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 18th, 2011]
- Zone Diet Menu Plan - How to lose weight quickly [Last Updated On: June 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 19th, 2011]
- Build Muscle Quickly with Bodyweight Exercises! [Last Updated On: June 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: June 24th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly With This Breakfast Recipe [Last Updated On: July 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: July 13th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly - Walk To Your Fitness [Last Updated On: July 21st, 2011] [Originally Added On: July 21st, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Quickly with Great Weightloss [Last Updated On: July 22nd, 2011] [Originally Added On: July 22nd, 2011]
- HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY - LOSE 20 Lbs. IN 4 WEEKS [Last Updated On: August 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: August 15th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast and Easy Motivational Weight Loss Speaker Food Addiction Weight Loss Tips [Last Updated On: September 9th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 9th, 2011]
- 300 Rep - Lose Weight Fast - Fat Burning Home Workout [Last Updated On: September 25th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 25th, 2011]
- Beginner Home Workout #1 - Lose Weight Fast [Last Updated On: September 25th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 25th, 2011]
- My 56 Day Juice Fast Summary - How I Lost Weight Every Day! [Last Updated On: September 27th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 27th, 2011]
- Weight Loss Exercise Program Week 5 [Last Updated On: September 27th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 27th, 2011]
- My Weight Loss Journey - How I lost Six Stone - Lose weight fast and easy? [Last Updated On: September 29th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 29th, 2011]
- 30-Minute Weight Loss Circuit Workout [Last Updated On: September 29th, 2011] [Originally Added On: September 29th, 2011]
- How to lose weight fast and easy [Last Updated On: October 1st, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 1st, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - Awesome Weight Loss Tip [Last Updated On: October 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 3rd, 2011]
- Top 10 Weight Loss Mistakes, How to Lose Weight [Last Updated On: October 3rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 3rd, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Fast Program Reveal [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- weight loss tips - How To Lose Weight Fast.mp4 [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- how to lose weight fast - burn fat easily [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How to lose weight fast:-ExerciseTV One week effective --6 pack abs peak training [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly - 3 Tips For Massive Results [Lose Weight Fast] [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- Weight Loss - How To Lose Weight Fast.mp4 [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- Diets To Lose Weight Fast - Effective Weight Loss [Last Updated On: October 4th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 4th, 2011]
- How To Lose Baby Weight FAST! [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- How to Lose 10 Pounds Fast! [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- My 170 Pound Weight Loss Journey and Diet - Lose Weight Fast! - Sierra Goodman [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- Lose Weight FAST - Burn Fat - Low Impact Home Interval Workout [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- Quick weight loss workout to help YOU Lose 15 pounds fast [Last Updated On: October 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 6th, 2011]
- How I lost 100% of my excess body fat! [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight as FAST as you can Handle! [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- The China Study 02 of 14 ( Vegan Vegetarian Health Benefits / Lose Weight ) - Video [Last Updated On: October 13th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 13th, 2011]
- Build Muscle Fast! lose pounds! - Video [Last Updated On: October 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 14th, 2011]
- Burn Belly Fat - 7 Minute Home Workout - Hammer Says Lose Weight Fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 14th, 2011]
- Lose Weight Fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 14th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 14th, 2011]
- Weight Fast Loss | Help To Lose Weight Fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 15th, 2011]
- How To Get Skinny [Last Updated On: October 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 15th, 2011]
- Advanced Stair Workout With Kim Lyons - Video [Last Updated On: October 15th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 15th, 2011]
- Build Muscle Fast! fast muscle gain ! - Video [Last Updated On: October 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 16th, 2011]
- FAT LOSS LIFESTYLE'S: HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST: NUTRITION - Video [Last Updated On: October 16th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 16th, 2011]
- Atkins Diet Recipes Low Carb Roasted Eggplant Lasagna how to lose weight fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 18th, 2011]
- How To Lose Belly Fat Quickly - Video [Last Updated On: October 18th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 18th, 2011]
- Chiseled Chair Challenge - Lose Weight Fast with this Full Body Workout - Video [Last Updated On: October 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 19th, 2011]
- The China Study 03 of 14 ( Vegan Vegetarian Health Benefits / Lose Weight ) - Video [Last Updated On: October 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 19th, 2011]
- Lose Weight Really Fast, Get Started Today - Video [Last Updated On: October 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 19th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight Fast and How to lose Belly Fat - Video [Last Updated On: October 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 19th, 2011]
- Lose 10 lbs in 5 seconds! - Video [Last Updated On: October 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 19th, 2011]
- Ways to lose weight fast - Start losing weight today! - Video [Last Updated On: October 21st, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 21st, 2011]
- how to lose weight fast for teenagers - Video [Last Updated On: October 22nd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 22nd, 2011]
- Ways To Lose Weight On Your Face - How To Get A Chiselled Face!.wmv - Video [Last Updated On: October 23rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 23rd, 2011]
- Ways to Lose Weight Fast - Beware Of Weight Loss Myths !.wmv - Video [Last Updated On: October 23rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 23rd, 2011]
- Lose weight fast.Diet Solution Program - Why Diets Keep You Fat And Prevent Weight Loss! - Video [Last Updated On: October 23rd, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 23rd, 2011]
- Exercises to Lose Weight Fast #1: Squats Workout - Video [Last Updated On: October 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 24th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast and Easy - WOMAN - Video [Last Updated On: October 24th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 24th, 2011]
- Shocking Weight Loss Transformation! - Video [Last Updated On: October 25th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 25th, 2011]
- Atkins Diet Recipes Low Carb Teriyaki Wings How To Lose Weight Safe And Fast - Video [Last Updated On: October 27th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 27th, 2011]
- Rapid Weight Loss ( How to Lose Weight Fast ) - Video [Last Updated On: October 28th, 2011] [Originally Added On: October 28th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - Weight Loss Pills - Alli Diet Pills Reviewed - Appetite Suppressant - Video [Last Updated On: November 5th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 5th, 2011]
- How to lose weight fast now! - Video [Last Updated On: November 6th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 6th, 2011]
- How to lose weight fast, and tone your legs today - Video [Last Updated On: November 10th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 10th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Quickly For Teenagers By Ervin Ruhe Jr - Video [Last Updated On: November 11th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 11th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight | Tips On (How To Lose Weight) - Video [Last Updated On: November 19th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 19th, 2011]
- How to lose weight quickly and easy - Video [Last Updated On: November 27th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 27th, 2011]
- My Diet Tips - Eat This and Lose Weight Fast [Proof 100%] - Video [Last Updated On: November 27th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 27th, 2011]
- How To Lose Your Belly Fat - Video [Last Updated On: November 29th, 2011] [Originally Added On: November 29th, 2011]
- How To Lose Weight Fast - How To Reduce Body Fat - Video [Last Updated On: December 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: December 7th, 2011]
- How to Lose Weight: Quick Weight-Loss Workout to Lose 15 Pounds Fast - Video [Last Updated On: December 7th, 2011] [Originally Added On: December 7th, 2011]
- (How to lose weight fast) Transformation Month 3 - Video [Last Updated On: December 9th, 2011] [Originally Added On: December 9th, 2011]
- HoneyCups How To: Lose Weight Fast! - Video [Last Updated On: December 21st, 2011] [Originally Added On: December 21st, 2011]