HEC/News: Princeton U. group to examine alcohol use

Princeton U. group to examine alcohol use
The Times (NJ) November 28, 2007
By Paul Szaniawski

"A coalition is being formed to address risky alcohol consumption as a
health and educational issue at Princeton University."

"The group is expected to draft a comprehensive strategic plan to combat
peer pressure and irresponsible alcohol use, among other issues, by next
May."

"The coalition, made up of mostly undergraduate students, will look at
social attitudes and organizational pressures that may lead to high-risk
alcohol consumption..."

Full article available at http://tinyurl.com/2uk395

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