Alcohol consumption becomes a controversial issue when it comes to its association with poor academic achievements. Indeed, there is no doubt that alcohol drinking may harm college and school attainment. Scientific research backs up this hypothesis by concrete data analyses. Besides, we put forward certain valuable solutions for the next decade that may help reduce the academic performance deficiency caused by alcohol use. Social environment and excessive drinking Research conducted by Lorant, Nicaise, Soto, and d’Hoore supports the idea that the environments in which college students are situated have to do with the abusive and excessive alcohol consumption. These social settings could be on-campus residences and student dormitories where uncontrolled parties and other social events might take place. Based on their data analysis results, out of 6,992 students 25.4 % are heavy drinkers. Only 6% of the participating students have never drunk alcohol in the last year. According to their research, college responsibles have to take action against immoderate alcohol drinking among university students and sensitize them to the importance of alcohol consumption etiquette. The very study sheds light on heavy alcohol consumption in relation with factors such as adolescence, antisocialism, and pleasure. In addition, Lorant asserted that this trend …
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