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Penn State Safe & Aware

Risky Behaviors

National data show that some college students engage in a range of behaviors that contribute to dangerous drinking. Behaviors that put students at risk include:

  • Drinking high volumes of alcohol in short periods of time
  • Mixing alcohol with:
    • Caffeine
    • Over-the-counter medications
    • Prescription medications

The following pages will cover each topic in more detail.