Fraternity members drink more than non-frat men, survey finds. (Originated from Newport News Daily Press)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: August 9, 1993| Author: Plaisance, Patrick Lee | Copyright information 
    WILLIAMSBURG, Va. _ The stereotype of partying, hangover-bound Greek students is an accurate one, according to a study showing fraternity-house residents drink nearly three times more booze than other male college students. 
    Frat-house residents nationwide guzzle an average of 20 drinks a week, while other male college students down an average of eight drinks, and the vast majority of Greek house residents _ 92 percent _ suffered hangovers, compared to 66 percent of other male stu...

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