Citation

Vicary JR, Karshin CM. J. Prim. Prev. 2002; 22(3): 299-331.

Affiliation

Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Underage drinking and alcohol abuse by college students are of major concern both for the individuals and for all those in the campus community. This paper reviews the extent of the problem currently and in an historical perspective. It also reviews research concerning the immediate and long-term health and social outcomes of binge drinking, along with the "second hand" effects for those around the drinkers. Profiles of those individuals and groups most at risk for problem drinking are suggested. It also provides examples of efforts to prevent or reduce collegiate drinking, including campus-community coalitions, environmental management and social marketing campaigns. Additional resources and further suggestions for a comprehensive prevention effort are included.

Language: en