Dr. Susan Kelly-Weeder, Professor and Dean at the George Washington University School of Nursing, studies health behaviors among young adults, including alcohol use and prevention strategies on college campuses.

Despite growing awareness of the risks of excessive alcohol consumption, binge drinking remains common among college students in the United States. Universities face a difficult challenge: encouraging safer behavior while balancing education, intervention, and student independence.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly-Weeder discusses research aimed at understanding why students engage in risky drinking and what colleges can do to reduce harm. From alcohol-free housing to campus programs that promote safer choices, her work explores practical ways institutions can help students avoid the most serious risks associated with alcohol use.