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Drug and Alcohol Abuse on College Campuses

Veda Prashanth                       Riddhi Shelke                    Yadukrishnan Nambiar                  Om Kondhalkar

Computer science                   Computer science                Computer science                        Computer science

Department                            Department                            Department                                 Department

MIT ADT University            MIT ADT University            MIT ADT University                 MIT ADT University

Pune,India                                 Pune,India                                Pune,India                                   Pune,India

vedprashanth06@gmail.com     riddhishelke071@gmail.com    yadunambiar159@gmail.com    omkondhakar08@gmail.com

Abstract—Drug and alcohol abuse among college students represents a critical public health challenge with far-reaching academic, social, and psychological consequences. This paper examines the prevalence, contributing risk factors, and consequences of substance misuse on college campuses across the United States. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature and national survey data, we analyze biological, psychological, and social determinants that predispose college-aged individuals to harmful substance use. We evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies, including motivational interviewing, the BASICS program, social norms campaigns, and campus policy reforms. Findings indicate that integrated, multi-level approaches combining individual counseling with environmental policy yield the most significant reductions in harmful substance use. Recommendations for administrators, health professionals, and policymakers are presented.

Keywords—college students, substance abuse, alcohol misuse, drug prevention, campus health, mental health, intervention strategies