title: Characteristics of university students who mix alcohol and energy drinks.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Research has identified correlates (eg, drug use, risky sex, smoking) of using alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AMEDs). Few studies have investigated common mental health-related concerns (eg, depression, sleep).
  
  
  METHODS
  Alcohol-using college students (n = 380 never used AMEDs, n = 180 used AMEDs) were recruited in the study during the fall 2011 semester.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study examined demographics, substance use, depressive symptoms, and sleep problems in association with AMED use.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Multivariable logistic regression indicated that alcohol use severity (AOR = 1.24; 95% CI = 1.14+1.34), drug use severity (AOR = 1.20; 95% CI = 1.04-1.39), depressive symptoms (AOR = 1.06; 95% CI = 1.01-1.12), and smoking (AOR = 2.12; 95% CI = 1.22-3.68) were independently associated with AMED use; sleep problems were non-significant.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Administrators may consider policies regarding energy drink availability on campus, and campus health personnel may increase screening and education surrounding AMED use to reduce risks among students.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychiatry , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
authors.forename: Erin E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Bonar
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychiatry , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
authors.forename: Michaela R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Green
authors.affiliation: b VISN 2 Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention , Canandaigua VA Medical Center , Canandaigua , New York , USA.|c Department of Psychiatry , University of Rochester , Rochester , New York , USA.|d Department of Psychology , Bowling Green State University , Bowling Green , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Lisham
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ashrafioun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D061215:Energy Drinks / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D012309:Risk-Taking; D057566:Self Report; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D066252:Sociological Factors; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Alcohol; energy drinks; university students