“According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 7% of the American population drinks abusively or dependently” (Allan 283). Among American college students, it is “one of the most significant health problems” (Glider 208). The unhealthy habit of abusing alcohol has a “tremendous impact on [their] intellectual and social life” and yet is a persistent problem due to the perception of drinking and partying while in college (NIAAA 1). Alcohol abuse is the habitual use of alcoholic beverages despite its negative consequences (NIAAA). It has an immense impact on the human body, directly weakening the immune system, making the body an easier target for disease (NIAAA). Consistent alcohol abuse over time or even a severe binge episode can cause irreparable damage to the heart. This can lead to a multitude of problems including cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia and stroke. The most common health risk associated with consistent alcohol abuse is liver damage. This includes inflammation of the liver including steatosis or fatty liver and ...