Determining the Effectiveness of an Alcohol Intervention Program With Greek College Students

Abstract

The authors examined the perception of college students from Greek organizations on the effectiveness of an alcohol intervention program that included gender‐specific programming. Significant reductions in risky alcohol use were found in men who attended and evaluated the program as helpful.

Risk for alcohol use/misuse among entering college students: The role of personality and stress

“…Excessive alcohol use amongst college students is associated with low grades, poor mental health, and risks to physical safety ( Arria et al, 2013 , Arria et al, 2017 , Arria et al, 2013 , Hingson et al, 2009 ). Young adults remain at high risk of developing alcohol use disorders, despite mounting administrative pressure for universities to minimize irresponsible alcohol use and binge drinking behavior ( Brown-Rice et al, 2017 , Wechsler et al, 2000 , Wechsler and Nelson, 2001 ). Increased alcohol use and misuse during college years can be accounted for by preexisting personality traits in conjunction with a number of novel environmental influences, often including increased workload, novel independence, and easy access to alcohol.…”