Study: Binge drinking down among college students

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Thursday, July 27, 2017
Binge drinking down slightly
Binge drinking down slightly. Ali Gorman reports during Action News at 5 p.m. on July 27, 2017.

College students may be starting to understand the dangers of binge drinking.



Researchers in Maryland followed the drinking trends of 18 to 24-year-olds.



The rate of binge drinking has slightly gone down among college students.



But the rate remains steady for those not in school.



Overall, it's still a big problem that needs to be addressed.


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