Citation

Patrick ME, Macuada C, Maggs JL. J. Am. Coll. Health 2015; 64(1): 74-79.

Affiliation

a Institute for Social Research , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2015.1042877

PMID

26010549

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine characteristics of alcohol mixed with energy drink (AmED) use in a sample of college students. PARTICIPANTS: College students (N =614, 53% female) in their second year of college participated during the fall of 2008.

METHOD: Students completed a cross-sectional survey with questions regarding AmED use.

RESULTS: AmED use in the last 30 days was reported by 27% of participants. Logistic regression analyses found that risk factors for AmED included participating in a fraternity/sorority; participating in athletics; living off-campus; having greater fun/social, relax, image motives for alcohol consumption; and binge drinking. Protective factors included early morning classes, Honors Program participation, and greater physical/behavioral motives for not drinking.

CONCLUSIONS: Risk factors for AmED use can identify college students most likely to consume AmEDs and thereby inform screening and intervention efforts to reduce negative AmED-related consequences.

Language: en