inking on students who do not binge-the “second-hand” binge effects. It is no longer possible to view binge drinking as solely the binger’s problem. Non-binging students are paying too steep a price”(180). The following are second-hand effects of binge drinking. Students effected by second-hand effects of binge drinking have reported higher incidences of being insulted or humiliated, having unwanted sexual advances, being hit, pushed or assaulted, having serious arguments, interrupted sleep or study, personal property damage or being sexually assaulted or “date raped” (181).Please see chart below for percentages of these incidences.“All colleges are unique; each has its own culture and traditions, resources and priorities, and relationship with the local community. But every college with a substantial proportion of binge drinkers must begin with the question ‘Can we accomplish our mission and fulfill our students’ goals if we tolerate behavior that compromises the quality of students’ educational and social lives, as well as their health and safety?’”(181-182). There is a program called “Twelve-Step Program” that provides a model that colleges can adapt to their own needs (182). Following is a list of the twelve points of creating a good “Twelve-Step Program”:1. “Assess the ways on which alcohol is affecting your college.2. Admit that your college has an alcohol problem.3. A systematic effort begins with the college president.4. Plan for a long-term effort.5. Involve everyone in the solution. Both campus and college communities.6. Involve the local community in your efforts.7. Establish the rights of non-binging students.8. Target disruptive behavior for disciplinary action.9. Address problem drinking at fraternities and sororities.10. Provide a full-time education for a dull-time tuition.11. Encourage problem drinkers to seek h...
