Citation

Bonar EE, Green MR, Ashrafioun L. J. Am. Coll. Health 2017; 65(4): 288-293.

Affiliation

c University of Rochester , Department of Psychiatry , Rochester , NY.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2017.1280799

PMID

28085661

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Research has identified correlates (e.g., drug use, risky sex, smoking) of using alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AMEDs). Few studies have investigated common mental health-related concerns (e.g., depression, sleep). PARTICIPANTS: Alcohol-using college students (n = 380 never used AMEDs, n = 180 used AMEDs) recruited in 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 (OR = 1.24; 95% CI = 1.34), drug use severity (OR = 1.20; 95% CI = 1.04-1.39), depressive symptoms (OR = 1.06; 95% CI = 1.01-1.12) and smoking (OR = 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.

Language: en

Keywords

alcohol; energy drinks; university students