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This pair of documentaries from The National examines drinking habits and their consequences. The first segment follows three university students who candidly discuss their alcohol consumption, part of a growing trend in binge drinking among young women. Increasingly, they match their male counterparts in reckless behavior, with the unfortunate potential for serious consequences. As two addiction researchers from SUNY Buffalo report, heavy drinking can lead to an increased risk of sexual victimization for young women. Caffeine-laced energy drinks only add to an already dangerous mix. The second segment sifts through the sometimes conflicting information about whether light or moderate drinking is good or bad for you. The National goes straight to the experts to discuss research findings, including the positives for your heart but also a very likely cancer connection.

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