@article{ref1,
title="Alcohol mixed energy drink usage and risk-taking among college students in Western New York State",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2020",
author="Graczyk, Adam M. and Leone, Lucia A. and Orom, Heather and Ziegler, Amanda M. and Crandall, Amanda K. and Klasko-Foster, Lynne B. and Temple, Jennifer L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Alcohol mixed energy drinks (AmED) may promote excessive alcohol intake and risk-taking among college students. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: To understand the relationship between AmED use and risky behavior as well as attitudes and motivations for AmED use. Participants: Undergraduate college students N = 422 (Study 1), N = 37 (Study 2). <br><br>METHODS: Using a mixed-methods approach, we first surveyed undergraduate students about their AmED and alcohol consumption and a series of risk behaviors, self-efficacy, and beliefs (Study 1). We then conducted focus groups within the same population to better understand attitudes, knowledge, and motivations for using AmED (Study 2). <br><br>RESULTS: Recent AmED use was significantly associated with an increased number of reported binge drinking occasions and self-reported driving while intoxicated events. Our qualitative data analyses revealed two major themes associated with AmED consumption: factors encouraging AmED use and decisions about driving while under the influence of alcohol. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings add to the literature of beliefs and motivations for AmED use among college students.  Keywords: Ethanol impaired driving <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2020.1817036",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1817036"
}