An Overview Of Some Recent Studies The fourth week of classes are upon us and many first year students, having already attended ample parties, are beginning to come to terms with their new geographical position: a safe distance from the watchful eye of the parental unit. This may account for the popular perception of a "frosh" as a half crazed, over-sexed young person that tends to make too much noise and consume exorbitant amounts of alcohol and marijuana. So, in the service of these freedom-drunk Mount Allison students, who should be a little bit curious as to what's going on inside their body every weekend, and in the wake of Canada's decriminalization debate, here is a brief overview of some recent studies concerning alcohol and (ever more controversial) marijuana. [continues 902 words]