Research has shown when analyzing academic performance, it is important to look at one’s academic history prior to achieving higher education at the university level; especially when measuring the association between alcohol and other substances (Paschall & Freistheler 2003). It is also recommended to look at one’s family history with alcohol abuse as well as their genetics. Studies have shown the relationship between alcohol consumption and academic performance to be correlated to pre-existing factors. Although alcohol consumption has been proven and documented to have an effect on one’s academic performance the relationship is not exactly clear as to how it exactly effects the population of college
Research has shown when analyzing academic performance, it is important to look at one’s academic history prior to achieving higher education at the university level; especially when measuring the association between alcohol and other substances (Paschall & Freistheler 2003). It is also recommended to look at one’s family history with alcohol abuse as well as their genetics. Studies have shown the relationship between alcohol consumption and academic performance to be correlated to pre-existing factors. Although alcohol consumption has been proven and documented to have an effect on one’s academic performance the relationship is not exactly clear as to how it exactly effects the population of college