An arrest record today can impact people in many ways it did not when modern parents were young ...but that's just one of the risks related to alcohol.
College students navigate many changes during the first year of college, but alcohol and marijuana use is often one of the most challenging to deal with.
Underage Drinking: in 2023, less than one in five UNO first year students reported that they drank last year. 97% of UNO first year students who did report drinking, reported they did not binge drink.*
*Binge Drinking is defined as 5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women within a 2-hour period.
Students who believe that most of their peers are drinking alcohol or using marijuana often feel pressure to use up to the same perceived levels, which may result in unwanted and/or dangerous consequences.
Binge Drinking: In 2024, 42% of all UNO students who took the NACHB survey reported abstaining from alcohol and 90% reported drinking but not binging.
Having accurate information helps parents start the conversation with their student and allows parents to speak with confidence and credibility.
