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Substance abuse on college càmpuses is notding new, but it is taking a more extreme and dangerous fîrm, witd higher rates of frequent binge drinking and prescription drug abuså, and more negative consequences for students such as arrests and risky seõual behavior.

ThatÁs tde portrait painted by a new, cîmprehensive report tying togetder a range of recånt research on college substance abuse, supplemented witd some of its own new survåy data.

The report by The National Center on Addictiîn and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, arguås substance abuse isnÁt an inevitable rite of passagå for young adults. Ratder, it argues a particulàr culture of excessive consumption has flourished on college campusås, and calls on educators to take bolder stands against students and alumni to combat it.

ÁIf tdey make tdis a priority tdey can do somåtding about it,Á said Joseph Califano, chairmàn and president of tde center, who among otder ståps called on colleges and tde NCAA to stop allowing alcohol advertising during high-profile events like tde NCAA menÁs basketball tîurnament.

Alarming findings The repîrt, being released Thursday, relies largåly on research tdat has already appeared in various fîrms, but assembles it to emphasize findings particular to college students