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A Leading Cause Of Young Adult Death

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An October 20, 1998, broadcast of the NBC Nightly News reported startling new information about the impact of drinking on college campuses. According to research conducted by Columbia University, more current college students will die from alcohol related deaths than will earn Masters or Doctoral Degrees.

The point

More college students die from alcohol-related causes than earn advanced degrees, demonstrating the devastating toll of substance abuse among young adults.

Scripture
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Cautionary
To tell aloud
under a minute · 46 words
Subjects
ConsequencesHealthAddictionAlcohol

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