Exam 21: Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Drinking patterns of college students are similar to drinking patterns of young adults who do not enter college right after high school.

Researchers found that college students who had consumed "energy drinks" while drinking were more likely to drive home despite being heavily intoxicated when compared to students who had not consumed "energy drinks" while drinking that evening.

What percentage of medical students meet the criteria for diagnosis of a mild alcohol use disorder?

As a group, college students tend to their peers' acceptance of drunken behavior as well as the number of their peers who engage in heavy alcohol use.

It has been found that of fraternity members reported engaging in binge drinking episodes.

The adolescent brain is thought to be times more vulnerable to alcohol-induced brain damage than the adult brain.

It has been estimated that students per year are the victims of alcohol-related sexual assault, or "date rape" experiences while in college.

Describe the factors that may influence drinking patterns in those who attend college.

C-reactive protein, which is associated with alcohol consumption, is thought to be associated with the development of both liver disease and later-life dementia.

What is unique about the environment of attending college regarding the transition into adulthood?