Finally, studies of drug use among

Finally, studies of drug use among college students in
the U.S. indicates an increase in alcohol- and drug-related
harms. Among these detrimental effects, increases in the rate
of drinking and driving reduce life expectancy. In addition,
hospitalizations related to alcohol overdoses, drug overdoses
or both among people aged 18-24 years cost more than $1.2
billion annually in the U.S.38