“…For example, several studies (e.g., Burek & Wright, 2005;Mustaine & Tewksbury, 1999;Reifman & Watson, 2003) had traced the effects of critical alcohol-related events (e.g., age of first drink, family history of alcoholism, drinking behaviors in high school, and use of illicit drugs and tobacco) on alcohol use among college students. A study along this line of inquiry using a sample of individuals from early adolescent to young adulthood would generate valuable insight into drinking problems among college students.…”