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Designated-driver programs: college students' experiences and opinions

M A Glascoff1, S M Knight, L K Jenkins

  • 1School of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Designated driver programs for college students are common but often ineffective. Many designated drivers still drink, and non-drivers may drink more, questioning the programs' value.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Research
  • College Health

Background:

  • Designated driver programs are a common strategy to prevent alcohol-impaired driving.
  • Understanding college student perceptions and practices is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate college students' experiences and opinions on designated driver use.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current designated driver practices among college students.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative investigation of college student experiences.
  • Analysis of student opinions on designated driver roles and behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Designated driver use is prevalent among college students.

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  • Many designated drivers consume alcohol, compromising their role.
  • Non-drinking individuals in a group may increase their alcohol consumption when a designated driver is present.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current designated driver programs may not effectively prevent alcohol-impaired driving among college students.
    • There is a need to re-evaluate and potentially redesign designated driver initiatives.
    • Developing targeted educational programs for designated drivers is recommended.