An alternative solution to the college binge drinking problem

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…energy and prevention resources are spent on combating fake identification (Nelson, Wechsler, and Weitzman 6) . Four of five underage drinkers get their alcohol from older students (6) . Stop telling young people alcohol is wrong, evil, and should not be touched until they are 21, and perhaps they will not be so tempted. Do not stop preaching the dangers of alcohol, simply lift some of the taboos associated with alcohol, and perhaps young people will begin drinking more responsibly.