Alcohol Abuse among College Students Shelbyville IN

When peer pressure or influence is added to the equation, when it is disregarded that drinking alcohol temporarily removes a person from his or her problems, when ignoring the belief or perception that drinking alcohol makes it easier to socialize with potential dating or sexual partners, when it is so acceptable to engage in activities that emphasize the drinking of alcohol.

Community Hospitals of Indiana Inc
(317) 392-2564
7 East Hendricks Street
Shelbyville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Tara Treatment Center Inc
(812) 526-2611x115
77 West Monroe Street
Franklin, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Dunn Mental Health Center Inc
(765) 932-3974
201 Harcourt Way
Rushville, IN
Hotline
(765) 983-8000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Community Hospitals of Indiana Inc
(317) 462-1481
145 Green Meadows Drive
Greenfield, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Service of Central Indiana
(317) 634-6341
98 East North Street
Greenfield, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Recovery Counseling Services
(317) 421-0845
24 1/2 West Polk Street
Shelbyville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Nonviolent Alternatives
(317) 346-7299
695 Industrial Drive
Franklin, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Indy Interventions LLC
(317) 885-8296
500 South Polk Street
Greenwood, IN
Hotline
(317) 885-8296
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Agape Counseling and Human Services
(317) 889-7520
5150 East Stop 11 Road
Indianapolis, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Valle Vista Health System
(317) 887-1348
898 East Main Street
Greenwood, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Alcohol Abuse among College Students

What is the root cause to make most of the college students to abuse alcohol? The answers are probably many, but the easy answer is this: Because they can.Abusing Alcohol is Simple

When there are so few immediate consequences for excessive drinking, when repeat offenders are not disciplined, when parents are not notified about their children’s drinking activities, when students get mixed messages from the college administration about alcohol, when students have seen their parents drinking alcohol in an irresponsible manner, when students are not informed about the long-tern negative consequences of alcohol abuse, when there are few alcohol-free social and recreational activities that are attractive to students, when minors or intoxicated students are served alcoholic beverages by the local drinking establishments, and when the drinking activities in the sororities and fraternities are not monitored—drinking and excessive drinking become so very easy.

What Draws Students to Abuse Alcohol?

When peer pressure or influence is added to the equation, when it is disregarded that drinking alcohol temporarily removes a person from his or her problems, when ignoring the belief or perception that drinking alcohol makes it easier to socialize with potential dating or sexual partners, when it is so acceptable to engage in activities that emphasize the drinking of alcohol, when the “good feelings” or the “fun” of getting an alcohol high or buzz are ...

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