The Effects Of Alcoholism On Collegiate Athletic Performance

The Negative Effects of Alcoholism on Collegiate Athletic Performance According to research and statistics, alcohol is the number one drug used by college students. Most individuals do not label alcohol as a drug due to the way it is consumed, but when considering the negative side effects that accompany alcohol, the comparison of alcohol to drugs may not be that far of a stretch. Alcohol can not only be harmful to an individual’s external health but also their internal health as well. Consumption of alcohol over a long period of time may result in negative side effects to your heart, liver, pancreas, immune system, and ultimately if enough is consumed may result in cancer. This addicting, yet dangerous drug is best known for its ability†¦show more content†¦On the surface, alcohol may seem harmless and a normal part of the college experience, however research suggests that alcohol and athleticism do not in fact go hand in hand. Excessive alcohol use among college students is widely recognized as a serious public health problem in the U nited States. A survey was conducted at a large state university in the Northeastern United States and data was collected on 109 intercollegiate athletes during the competitive season and 119 during the off-season. Participants were asked to estimate the amount of alcohol consumption levels of 4 different groups of individuals; closest athlete friend, closest non-athlete friend, typical athlete, and typical non-athlete. Results of both in-season and off-season indicated that the athletes reported that others consumed more drinks per week than they did, and insights of these social averages predicted personal use. Although the typical athlete average emerged as the strongest predictor of personal alcohol use, the relative strength of the relationships between individual behavior and the athlete and non-athlete norms varied according to seasonal status. There are many reasons to expect collegiate athletes to be excluded from the number of college students who partake in heavy drinking on a regular basis. Athletes are expected to acquire optimal health and functioning requirements in order to participate in intense training, and also