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Heavy drinking and its correlates in young men.

A I Alterman1, J G Hall, J J Purtill

  • 1VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Addictive Behaviors
|January 1, 1990
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College men

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • College men exhibit high rates of drinking and intoxication.
  • Problem drinking affects a significant portion of this demographic.
  • Understanding correlates of drinking behavior is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate drinking behavior patterns in college men.
  • To identify variables associated with drinking behavior and adverse consequences.
  • To determine predictors of problem drinking in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 98 college men on drinking habits and related factors.
  • Utilized sensation seeking scale and MacAndrew Alcoholism Scale.
  • Stepwise multiple regression analysis to identify significant predictors.

Main Results:

  • Illicit drug use and sensation seeking were key correlates.
  • Fraternity membership, early substance use, and family history of alcoholism were associated with drinking.
  • Heavy drug use, smoking, fraternity membership, early substance use, and family history predicted 51% of drinking variance.

Conclusions:

  • Drug use, in the individual or family, is a strong predictor of problem drinking.
  • Early substance initiation is a significant risk factor.
  • Further longitudinal research is needed to understand the origins of problem drinking and alcoholism.

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