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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Summary: The misuse of prescription stimulants (MPS) has been identified as an adverse health behavior among college students. Because stimulant medication is often taken to increase focus and decrease reaction …
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Abstract: This study examined drinking motives, alcohol use, and alcohol-related problems among White college athletes and college athletes of color (N = 113). Results indicated no differences in drinking motives between the …
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