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Extreme binge drinking among adolescent athletes: A cause for concern?
Philip Veliz1, Sean Esteban McCabe1, Carol J Boyd1,2,3
1Institute for Research on Women and Gender, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The American Journal on Addictions
|December 22, 2015
Summary
Adolescent boys on multiple sports teams show higher odds of extreme binge drinking (10+ drinks). Prevention efforts should focus on these multi-sport athletes due to their increased risk.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Adolescent sport participation is widespread.
- Understanding risks associated with youth sports is crucial.
- Extreme binge drinking poses significant health risks to adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the link between adolescent sports involvement and extreme binge drinking.
- To differentiate risks between boys and girls participating in sports.
- To identify specific athlete subgroups at higher risk.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
- Conducted a secondary analysis on a large, nationally representative sample (n=13,583).
- Examined associations between sport participation and extreme binge drinking (defined as 10+ drinks).
Main Results:
- Boys participating in sports demonstrated increased odds of extreme binge drinking.
- The highest odds of extreme binge drinking were observed in boys involved in multiple sports.
- Modest associations were noted among athletes generally, with multi-sport participation showing the strongest link.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent boys participating in multiple sports are at a significantly elevated risk for extreme binge drinking.
- Targeted prevention strategies are needed for multi-sport athletes.
- These interventions should address the heightened risk of negative consequences associated with heavy alcohol consumption in this demographic.
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