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Definition

Binge drinking is defined as imbibing five or more drinks in succession for men and four or more drinks in succession for women. (The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behavior, 2006)

 

Keywords

  • Alcoholism
  • Hazing—United States
  • College Students—Alcohol Use
  • College Students—United States
  • Secret societies
  • Youth—Alcohol Use
 

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    Reference Books

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    Encyclopedia of substance abuse, prevention, treatment, and recovery
    Call Number: REF RC563.4 .E53 2009

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    Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Illness
    Call Number: REF RC 437 .G36 2008

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    Encyclopedia of Human Development
    Call Number: REF HM626 .E53 2006

    Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco - Learning About Addictive Behaviors
    Call Number: REF HV5804 .D78 2003

    West's Encyclopedia of American Law - "Alcohol: Drinking on Campus"
    Call Number: REF KF154 .W47

     
     

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