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Problem drinking among college freshmen.

M J Werner1, J W Greene

  • 1Division of Adolescent Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|September 1, 1992
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College freshmen at high risk for problem drinking were identified using the CAGE questionnaire and Perceived-Benefit-of-Drinking Scale. Fraternity and sorority (Greek system) involvement correlated with increased drinking and high-risk scores.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • College freshmen exhibit significant rates of frequent drinking and binge drinking.
  • Assessing problem drinking risk in college students is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Attitudes and beliefs about alcohol consumption play a role in identifying at-risk individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess drinking behaviors and identify college freshmen at risk for problem drinking.
  • To examine the relationship between risk factors and drinking patterns.
  • To evaluate the utility of the CAGE questionnaire and Perceived-Benefit-of-Drinking Scale (PBDS) for screening.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 308 college freshmen (mean age 17.9 years, 50% male).

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  • Drinking behaviors, CAGE scores, and PBDS scores were assessed.
  • Statistical analyses examined associations between risk scores, drinking frequency, binge drinking, and fraternity/sorority (Greek system) affiliation.

    • Main Results:

    • 17% reported drinking on 10+ occasions and 18% binged on 6+ occasions in the past month.
    • 21% scored 2+ on CAGE and 29% scored 3+ on PBDS, indicating high risk.
    • High-risk scores correlated with frequent drinking and binge drinking; Greek system affiliation was also associated with high-risk scores and frequent/binge drinking.

    Conclusions:

    • Screening approaches focusing on attitudes and beliefs, like the CAGE and PBDS, are valuable for identifying at-risk college students.
    • Students intending to join the Greek system represent a population segment with higher drinking risks and should be a focus for prevention programs.
    • Parental problem drinking was not a significant predictor of high-risk drinking in this freshman cohort.