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Serdahely, William J.; Behunin, Oral – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1977
A college drug education course is examined to determine whether (1) it affected students' consumption of drugs and (2) whether drug consumption is stimulated by such a course. It was concluded that consumption was not significantly reduced, while the use of amphetamines slightly increased. (MJB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Objectives, College Students, Drug Abuse
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Forsyth, R.; Sadava, S. W. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1977
Four measures of college student drug use are investigated: frequency of cannabis use, time as a user, range of polydrug experimentation and self-reported adverse consequences of use. Implications for measurement development and for a multidimensional concept of drug use are discussed. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drug Abuse, Evaluation Criteria
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Fago, David P.; Sedlacek, William E. – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1976
This study examines trends in student attitudes and behavior toward drugs over a twelve-month period, and follows up a previous investigation of University of Maryland students' attitudes and behavior toward drug use. Data indicate fewer than half of the students from both samples ever used any of the illicit drugs mentioned. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Drug Abuse
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Kozicki, Zigmond A. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1982
Measured problem drinking of college students (N=613) by statistical analysis of reported drinking behavior, psychological involvement and consequences of alcohol use. Results showed alcohol problem scores for 72 percent of students questioned, higher scores for males than females, and no differences as a function of age or class standing.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, College Students, Drinking
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Hanson, David J. – College Student Journal, 1977
Alcohol consumption was examined among students (N=3,083) at 17 colleges and universities over a five year period. Findings reveal that, while the percentage who drank remained constant, there was a slight decrease in the level of alcohol consumption. (Author)
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drinking
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Horan, John J.; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1975
Study investigates the relationship between assertiveness and patterns of drug use. Found exploratory use of marijuana and hashish was the norm among this sample of college students. Current users and those never using such drugs were less assertive than those who had experienced these drugs but no longer did so. (Author)
Descriptors: Aggression, Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, College Students
Hoffman, Alan M.; And Others – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1975
This investigation was designed to ascertain the relationship between alienation and specified forms of drug use in three differing collegiate settings. The results indicated that, contrary to many subjective judgements, there was essentially no significant relationship between students' degree of alienation and their use of drugs. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Drug Abuse
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Brown, William R.; Condon, Stephen R. – College Student Journal, 1977
The study was to obtain information on student attitudes in making administrative plans and decisions reciprocal with the needs and beliefs of students. Results indicated tolerance for private activity, moderate disregard of rules and traditional mores, and rejection of extreme behaviors. Administrative implications were discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drug Abuse, Higher Education
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Bressler, Bernard – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1976
In the United States each year the equivalent of an average-size medical school graduating class commits suicide, with the highest incidence occurring in the decade following the completion of training. Of these suicides, 20 percent to 30 percent are associated with drug abuse and 40 percent with alcoholism. Various problem areas are considered.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Drug Abuse, Higher Education
Iutcovich, Joyce; Iutcovich, Mark – 1978
The extent of drinking among college students (N=800) was investigated, to compare the consumption of various groups in terms of such variables as: age, sex, religious preference, class standing, type of living accommodation and type of college (i.e., religious vs. secular and co-ed vs. all female). Various life styles and their relationship to…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drinking
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Prendergast, Michael L. – Journal of American College Health, 1994
Reviews recent research on college students' substance abuse, discussing the nature and extent of substance use and examining the effect of demographics and personality, year in college, grade point average, residence, motivation, and attitudes. Suggestions for coping with problems of campus alcohol use are offered. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, College Students
Tori, Christopher D. – 1978
Alcohol and drug use among high school and college students was investigated in a sample of suburban high school (N=1,274) and college (N=468) students. Alcohol consumption was very high (78%), with more than half of those using alcohol doing so on at least a weekly basis. While alcohol use was pronounced, 96% of those surveyed reported that…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Drinking
Cage, Mary Crystal – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1992
A recent study, "Alcohol and Drugs on American College Campuses," has prompted calls for more aggressive substance abuse prevention programs. The report cites widespread alcohol abuse and links drinking patterns to college size. In response, policymakers and higher education officials express concern about alcohol's relationship to…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, College Environment, College Students
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Cole, Bettie S.; Lewis, Robert G. – Journal of Social Work Education, 1993
Court litigation concerning the dismissal of undergraduate and graduate social work students who are academically, behaviorally, or ethically unsuitable to practice as social workers is reviewed. Substance abuse cases are included. Guidelines for educators for developing behavioral and ethical criteria for student suitability are offered.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Court Litigation, Drug Abuse
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Caleekal-John, Anuppa; Goodstadt, Michael S. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1983
Available data on Canadian and U.S. student drinking patterns are compared. Among the factors and implications discussed are prevalency and volume of drinking, its relation to other drug use, negative behavioral consequences, student characteristics, attitudes, motivation, and the influence of home, high school, and college environment in…
Descriptors: Age, Alcoholic Beverages, Attendance Patterns, Behavior Patterns