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President's prescription: How to avoid binge drinking

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By Karin McCay - email

This is the week when Texas Tech and other universities statewide are enjoying spring break.

 For thousands of students that means a chance to leave town and party big. But the truth is, spring break is just a drop in the bucket.

According to the CDC, half the alcohol swallowed up in this country is consumed during a period of binge drinking.

 Dr. Tedd Mitchell is president of the Texas Tech health sciences center, and whether you're a college student, or you have grandchildren in college,  Dr. Mitchell joins us this time with some advice on alcohol, in moderation.

 

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