Young adults aged 18-29 are at the highest risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUD). College students in particular have been shown to drink more frequently and heavily than non-college …
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According to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 80% of college students report consumption of at least one alcoholic beverage over the previous 2 weeks. High-risk alcohol use …
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Previous research has suggested that student athletes consume more alcohol, and therefore are at a higher risk of experiencing negative effects related to alcohol consumption in comparison to non-student-athletes. Sex …
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While cigarette smoking has decreased in the young adult population, waterpipe tobacco smoking and electronic cigarette use has been shown to have increased. Fraternity and sorority members have also shown …
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Studies show male athletes are at increased risk for engaging in sexual misconduct. Drinking also increases the risk for perpetration of sexual violence. The current study tested a peer-led bystander …
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UReport Research: Variation in NCAA drug policy enforcement
Researchers set out to address the growing concern of alcohol consumption, heavy drinking episodes, and alcohol-related consequences among college student athletes. Past literature has indicated that successful alcohol misuse interventions …
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Students often avoid seeking help due to perceived stigma, so researchers wanted to examine exercise as a potentially nonstigmatizing, substance-free intervention for heavy drinking students. Exercise may alter student’s drinking …
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Student-athlete Laura K. Farleman writes about understanding student-athlete substance misuse.
Abstract: To assess energy drink (ED) consumption, potential ED correlates, and ED-related motivations among a sample of college students to determine differences based on athlete status (student athlete vs. non-athlete). Six …
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