Date:11/19/2008

can carry more risks, because binge drinkers drink more over a shorter period of time and inflict more long-term physical damage. "Alcoholism is a progressive illness - over time, the binges will become closer together. If you tell yourself that you are alright because your drinking only goes out of control every few weeks, you are already in denial," she warns. There are other danger signs, too. These include:

• Blackouts - periods of time you cannot account for when drunk
• Regularly missing lectures or other commitments due to a hangover or the need to drink instead
• Daytime drinking in the week - worse still if you do this alone
• Craving alcohol
• Drinking in the morning to control a hang-over or the shakes
• Injuring yourself repeatedly when drunk
• Having attempted to cut back, finding it impossible
• Making excuses (for example, I only drink lager, I know someone who drinks a lot more than me, all students drink a lot)
• Getting annoyed or defensive if someone mentions the amount you drink

Student life has much more to offer than hangovers, muddled memories and entirely avoidable accidents and no-one should miss out the opportunities to grow and learn that are open to them during this important period of their lives. If you, or someone you care about, is struggling with student drinking, confidential help and advice is available from Linwood Group.

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