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Liang Y. Liu, Ph.D. Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Section Texas Department of State Health Serv

Scope of College Underage and Binge Drinking Problems Results of 2005 Texas College Survey of Substance Use. Liang Y. Liu, Ph.D. Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Section Texas Department of State Health Services Liang.Liu@dshs.state.tx.us Oct. 30, 2006.

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Liang Y. Liu, Ph.D. Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Section Texas Department of State Health Serv

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  1. Scope of College Underage and Binge Drinking Problems Results of 2005 Texas College Survey of Substance Use Liang Y. Liu, Ph.D. Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Section Texas Department of State Health Services Liang.Liu@dshs.state.tx.us Oct. 30, 2006

  2. Texas College Survey of Substance Use • A statewide survey conducted by DSHS in conjunction with the Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University • Sponsored by Texas’ Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) • To assess the levels of alcohol and drug use and related behaviors among the college population across the state, and to allow for substance abuse prevention programs to be targeted as needed for this age group • Survey instrument: main focus on alcohol use and abuse; Survey time: March 2005 – May 2005 2005 Texas College Survey

  3. Texas College Survey of Substance Use (cont.) • Sampled 4,634 full-time (registered >4 hours) undergraduate students aged 18 to 26 from 40 randomly selected public and private universities, colleges, and community colleges • A mixed mode approach in survey administration was used to collect data via telephone interviews and email solicitation to complete an online survey • 761 telephone interviews and 3,873 online surveys were completed • Weights were calculated to adjust the data analysis for the multi-stage cluster sample design and for differences in mode of data collection 2005 Texas College Survey

  4. Survey Participant Composition(Total Sample Size: 4,634) 2005 Texas College Survey

  5. College Students Describing the Extent of School Problems at Their Campuses 39% 30% 8% 3% 1% 1% 2005 Texas College Survey

  6. Prevalence of Alcohol Use and Misuse for Underage and Legal-Age College Students 2005 Texas College Survey

  7. Underage Student Drinking Behaviors, by Type of Institution 2005 Texas College Survey

  8. Underage Binge Drinkers Considered Themselves to Be… 2005 Texas College Survey

  9. Current Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Underage Students, by Gender & Race/Ethnicity 2005 Texas College Survey

  10. Current Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Underage Students, by Lifestyle Factors Members of Fraternity/Sorority Regularly Attended Religious Services 2005 Texas College Survey

  11. Risk Factors Related to Drinking • Access to Alcohol (Availability) • Perceptions of Peer Alcohol Use • High School Drinking Behavior • Perceptions of Family Attitudes Toward Drinking 2005 Texas College Survey

  12. Sources of Obtaining Alcohol Among Underage Current Drinkers 2005 Texas College Survey

  13. Places Underage Current Drinkers Attend to Drink 2005 Texas College Survey

  14. Perceptions of Peer Alcohol Use • Most students disagreed with the notion that drinking is an important part of the college experience for themselves or their peers. • Students on college campuses tended to overestimate the levels of alcohol consumption among their peers and school student body. 70% 58% Actual Current Use of Alcohol Among Underage Students Underage Student Estimates of Campus Current Use 2005 Texas College Survey

  15. High School Drinking Behavior Binge Drinkers in College • 67% of all college students drank alcohol before reaching the age of 18. • Students who reported drinking at least several times a month in high school were more likely than those who drank less frequently in high school to engage in binge drinking in college. 60% 14% Underage College Students Who Binge Drank in Their Last Year in High School Underage College Students Who Did Not Binge Drink in Their Last Year in High School 2005 Texas College Survey

  16. Underage Student Drinking Behaviors, by Perceived Family Attitude 2005 Texas College Survey

  17. Drinking Consequences and Risky Behaviors Related to Drinking • Academic Problems, Injuries, and Property Damage • Drunk Driving • Risky Sex • Gambling Behavior 2005 Texas College Survey

  18. Academic and Other Problems Related to Binge Drinking: Underage Students 2005 Texas College Survey

  19. Specific Driving Behaviors in the Past Month, by Binge Drinking: Underage Students 2005 Texas College Survey

  20. Risky Sex and Gambling Behavior, by Binge Drinking: Underage Students 2005 Texas College Survey

  21. Student Knowledge and Opinions of Campus Policies and Programs • Knowledge of School Policies Concerning Student Alcohol Use • Support of Campus Policies and Rules Toward Alcohol Use • Information Received About Alcohol Use on Campus 2005 Texas College Survey

  22. Underage Students Who Reported Each Type of Alcohol-Related Policy at Their Campuses 2005 Texas College Survey

  23. Underage Students Who Would Support or Strongly Support Initiatives Related to Alcohol, by Current Drinking 2005 Texas College Survey

  24. Underage Students Who Received Various Type of Information About Alcohol Use from Their Campuses 2005 Texas College Survey

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