College Athletes and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Publication date:
1997; revised 2002; latest update 2008
Project Name:
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention Although alcohol and other drug (AOD) use is antithetical to the aims of college athletics, the "culture of drinking" on campus is often attributed to peer groups such as college athletes. This Infofacts/Resources outlines the prevalence of AOD use among college athletes and related consequences and offers effective prevention strategies.
For more information or to obtain:
Obtain a copy of College Athletes and Alcohol and Other Drug Use from the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention.