High-Risk Drinking Among Female College Drinkers at Two Reporting Intervals: Comparing Spring Break to the 30 Days Prior

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Funders: MSU Office of Research and Economic Development

Background: Few studies report on alcohol use and other risk behaviors among female college drinkers. This study compares substance use and engagement in other risk behaviors in various atmospheres leading up to Spring Break. Since, prevention programs targeting female college drinkers have been discussed.

Research Highlights:

Ragsdale, K., Porter, J.R., Zamboanga, B.L., St. Lawrence, J.S., Read-Wahidi, R., & White, A. (2012). High-risk drinking among female college drinkers at two reporting intervals: Comparing Spring Break to the 30 days prior. Sexuality Research & Social Policy, 9(1), 31- 40. doi: 10.1007/ s13178-011-0071-0.

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