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Who uses alcohol mixed with energy drinks? Characteristics of college student users
Megan E Patrick1, Carlos Macuada1, Jennifer L Maggs2
1a Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
Objective:
To examine characteristics associated with alcohol mixed with energy drink (AmED) use in a sample of college students.
Participants:
College students (N = 614, 53% female) in their second year of college participated during the fall of 2008.
Methods:
Students completed a cross-sectional survey with questions regarding AmED use.
Results:
AmED use in the last 30 days was reported by 27% of participants. Logistic regression analyses found that risk factors for AmED included participating in a fraternity/sorority; participating in athletics; living off-campus; having greater fun/social, relax, and image motives for alcohol consumption; and binge drinking. Protective factors included early morning classes, honors program participation, and greater physical/behavioral motives for not drinking.
Conclusions:
Risk factors for AmED use can identify college students most likely to consume AmEDs and thereby inform screening and intervention efforts to reduce negative AmED-related consequences.
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