9 college freshmen dead in alcohol-related incidents in first weeks of new school year

[greatlaurel]

1. What horrific tragedies for these kids and their families.

The tragic loss of all these kids leave holes ripped in our societal fabric that cannot be repaired. Alcohol and drug use are pushed so hard at colleges. Sometimes it seems that it is just a way to keep the kids tranquilized, so they do not cause any trouble. The Greek system and football both are symbiotic with the drinking culture.

Kids have to be told when they drink or use drugs and get themselves in a dangerous situation their peers will not help them. They will be left to recover, escape or die on their own. I am so tired of the attitude that kids must experiment with drugs and alcohol in order to have fun.

Nine lives wasted because of alcohol. Condolences to their families for their terrible losses.