title: Deconstructing contexts of binge drinking among college students.
abstract: This paper examines the contextual characteristics common to binge drinking occasions reported by college students. In addition, the study examines the influence of such contextual characteristics on alcohol-related problems experienced by students. Using random sampling and telephone interview methodology, 401 college students attending a large southern California university were surveyed by trained research staff. The interview protocol was based on the Core Survey and included context of use questions from the College Risk Assessment Guide. Results of stepwise multiple logistic regressions indicate that drinking with friends and events with food available protect against alcohol problems, while drinking events in which illicit drugs are available present higher risk for problems. Implications for future research and prevention are discussed.
authors.affiliation: SDSU--Community AOD Prevention Partnership, San Diego State University, California 92182-4119, USA. jdclapp@mail.sdsu.edu
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Clapp
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Shillington
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Segars
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D002140:California / Q000453:epidemiology; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D012931:Social Environment; D012932:Social Facilitation; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs