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Researchers, Dr. Terry Retner and a colleague conducted a research on "high risk "binge" drinking" on college campus-Bowling Green State University was the focus. The study was funded by a grant from the Federal Government.

The study was presented to colleagues and graduate students at the communication department of Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The presentation, which lasted for over one hour was interesting and enriching.

Three important areas of the presentation covered were: 1) defining and purpose of the study, 2) the methods of the study and 3) what they hope to accomplish.

1. Purpose was to shed light on the problems of "binge" drinking on college campuses, particularly bowling green state university. 2. The study method was quantitative. The researchers use the greek communities on campus, student-athletes and freshmen as their baseline for the studies. The appraoches were: surveys and focus groups. 3. what they hope to accomplish are: 1. reduce binge drinking, 2. change perception about college drinking and three 3. reduce problems of binge drinking by intensifying PR campigns.
The conclusion is that although the rate of binge drinking is lowering but the problems academic and community are still evident.