Why is Loyola concerned about student drinking?
Loyola University Chicago is committed to helping students succeed. To this end, Loyola works with and for students to address issues that might negatively affect learning, academic success, health and safety. As the following statistics indicate, the misuse of alcohol affects all college students, whether or not they drink. Percentages of Loyola students reporting negative consequences as a result of personal alcohol or other drug use in the past year: Nausea and vomiting 58% In trouble for public misconduct 38% Blackouts/memory loss 34% Done something regretful 37% Got in argument or fight 31% Missed a class 30% Performed poorly on a test/project 21% Injury to self 14% Unprotected sex 13% Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem 11% Been taken advantage of sexually 9% Secondhand effects, or the impact of someone else’s alcohol use on others, are also of concern. Loyola students report that other students’ drinking has negatively affected them in the following ways: Inter
