Controlling alcohol habits as students find 'release' may avoid later addiction

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Current college culture allows for an environment where risks of addiction and alcohol dependency increase while mental health decreases. According to an American Psychological Association report, there is a rising number of students grappling with mental health problems. Similar to the data seen at Penn State's Counseling and Psychological Services, the most common of the disorders seen in students are depression, anxiety, suicidal, ideation, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and self-injury. According to a 2010 National Survey of Counseling Center Directors, 45.7 percent have reported an increased number of clients struggling with alcohol abuse.

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