College students are more likely to commit suicide than the general population. According to the American College Health Association, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, with a rate two times higher than that of the general population. Alcohol consumption may actually increase the risk of suicide among college students.

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College students are

A) less at risk for suicide if they drink alcohol.
B) more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
C) more able to handle pressures that can lead to suicide than their younger peers.
D) only prone to suicide if their grades are declining.

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