Citation

Nelson TF, Lenk KM, Xuan Z, Wechsler H. Subst. Use Misuse 2010; 45(12): 1861-1873.

Affiliation

Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/10826081003682214

PMID

20388008

Abstract

Alcohol consumption control policies at U.S. intercollegiate sports events, and their association with student drinking, were assessed using data from a 2001 nationally representative survey of students and administrators (n = 7,261 students, N = 117 colleges). Alcohol was available to sports event attendees through in-stadium sales, tailgating (pregaming) parties, and allowing spectators to bring in alcohol. Policies varied by college, with fewer restrictions at large public schools with NCAA Division I athletics. Permitting alcohol at tailgate parties was associated with more students drinking at sports events. Future research should evaluate whether enacting policy restrictions can reduce drinking and related problems at intercollegiate sports events.

Language: en