Published: April 14, 2009 01:19 pm      

National Alcohol Screening Day is April 15 at A&M-C

Excessive drinking can keep students from attending class, studying regularly, or getting involved in extracurricular activities. However, it can affect more than a student's academic career, heavy alcohol use can also lead to serious health complications.

On Wednesday, Aril 15, as part of National Alcohol Screening Day, Texas A&M University-Commerce students can learn important information on how alcohol can affect their lives.

Did you know ...?

1,700 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes.

599,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol.

More than 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking.

More than 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.

400,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 had unprotected sex and more than 100,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report having been too intoxicated to know if they consented to having sex.

Alcohol is a significant problem on college campuses and it is important for students to know about the upcoming National Alcohol Screening Day. As part of the program, students can complete a brief, written screening test, receive educational information and talk one-on-one with a health professional - for free.

Free and confidential screenings will be available on the first floor of the Sam Rayburn Student Center on April 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

Students can also come to the Counseling Center, Room 204, Halladay Student Services Building any time that day.