@article{ref1,
title="Characteristics of university students who mix alcohol and energy drinks",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2017",
author="Bonar, Erin E. and Green, Michaela R. and Ashrafioun, Lisham",
volume="65",
number="4",
pages="288-293",
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. <br><br>METHODS: The study examined demographics, substance use, depressive symptoms, and sleep problems in association with AMED use. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2017.1280799",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2017.1280799"
}