Alcohol Price Considerations on Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G Miller Nicolas Droste
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Alcohol Price

scholarly journals Students in danger: Binge drinking behaviour and associated factors in Hungary

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-252
Author(s):  
Anita Lukács ◽  
Andrea Szabó ◽  
Edina Horváth ◽  
Zsuzsanna Máté ◽  
Csaba Erdős ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
University Students ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
School Students

Abstract Introduction Among young adults, high rates of binge drinking were observed in certain European countries. Binge drinking is associated with several health problems (unplanned pregnancy, HIV infections, problems with memory, and injuries). The aim of this questionnaire-based study was to measure the frequency of binge drinking and its association with sociodemographic, familial, lifestyle factors and school performance among secondary and university students (n=2449) in Csongrád County, Hungary. Methods In this cross-sectional study the students’ sociodemographic data, parents’ educational and economic level, and students’ academic performance and self-reported use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol were collected by a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were applied using SPSS 24.0 software. Results Altogether 2449 Hungarian secondary school students and university students participated in the study. Nearly one-third of the students were classified as binge drinkers, significantly more male university students. Tobacco or illicit drug use resulted in higher odds of being a binge drinker in both subgroups. Poor school performance and binge drinking were significantly correlated especially among secondary school students. Conclusions Targeting alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use together, including education, parent interventions, and public health policies, are crucial in the prevention of possible serious consequences.

scholarly journals Illicit drug use among Croatian university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Miskulin ◽  
I Vcev ◽  
I Gaspar ◽  
A Juric ◽  
A Barac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Student Sample

Abstract Background Illicit drug (ID) use among university students has been recognized as a global public health issue in recent years. It has been emphasized that during university years’ opportunities to experiment with ID increases due to the fact that this is a period of life characterized by transition, intense academic pressures as well as independence and separation from parental supervision. The aim of this study was to identify prevalence and characteristics of ID use among Croatian university students. Methods This was a multicentric, cross-sectional study that included five Croatian universities. A validated, anonymous online questionnaire containing questions regarding demographic and data regarding ID, alcohol and tobacco use was self-administered to cross-faculty representative student sample of University of Osijek, Zagreb, Rijeka, Split and Zadar during November 2018. Results The study sample included 888 students, the average age being 21.9 years (range 18-34); 18.4% males and 81.6% females. The overall prevalence of ID use among Croatian university students was 29.8%. The ID use was more frequent among males (p = 0.001) and among students who repeated the study year (p < 0.001). The study further revealed that there were 48.4% students who tried any type of ID during life. The majority of students tried ID for the first time during high school period (34.1%), when socializing with friends in open spaces such as parks (20.6%) and main reason for usage was to have fun (40.5%). The study also showed that there were statistically significant Spearman rank correlations between ID and alcohol use (p < 0.001) as well as between ID and tobacco use (p < 0.001). Conclusions The usage of ID is highly prevalent among Croatian university students in participating universities. Further studies are needed to identify and explain other possible risk factors for this phenomenon. Key messages Illicit drug use is an important but poorly investigated public health issue among Croatian university students. Better understanding of specific characteristic and possible risk factor for illicit drug use among university student population will ensure development of preventive programs.

scholarly journals An Increasing Trend of Illicit Drug use Among Romanian University Students From 1999 to 2011

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Lotrean ◽  
Edna Arillo Santillan ◽  
James Thrasher ◽  
Valeria Laza
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Depressive Episodes

Abstract Aim The present study investigates the evolution of illicit drug use among Romanian university students from 1999 to 2011. Methods The study was performed in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in three phases: in 1999 (T1), in 2003 (T2) and in 2011 (T3).The study was carried out by means of anonymous questionnaires among university students aged 19-24. Results The results show that among girls the lifetime illicit drugs use increased statistically significantly from 2.5% in 1999 to 7.5% in 2003 and to 15% in 2011. Among boys the trend was also increasing, the prevalence of illicit drug use was 14.2% at T1, 18.1% at T2, and it increased dramatically to 30.6% at T3. The percentage of students reporting cannabis use was almost identical with the total prevalence of illicit drug use. Ecstasy was the second most frequent drug used by the students; its consumption had also an increasing trend during the examined periods (from 0 to 5.6% among girls and from 0.8% to 11.2% among boys).The results of the bivariate correlation analyses show that lifetime illicit drug use was associated with having friends who experimented with illicit drugs both among boys and girls. Moreover, girls who declared stress management problems and depressive episodes were more likely to try illicit drugs, while among boys illicit drug use was associated with poorer academic performance. Conclusions The data pointed out by our study call for comprehensive actions regarding the prevention of illicit drug use among Romanian young people.

scholarly journals ILLICIT DRUG USE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN LITHUANIA: AGE, GENDER DIFFERENCES AND CORRELATION WITH LIFESTYLE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Liudmila Rupšienė ◽  
Ingrida Baranauskienė ◽  
Regina Saveljeva ◽  
Aleksandra Batuchina
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Illegal Drug ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Illegal Drug Use ◽  
Research Results

The article presents the research aiming at answering a question <em>What is the illegal drug use among university students in Lithuania and what is its correlation with the age, gender and lifestyle</em>? The research data was obtained from 18 Lithuanian universities involved in the research. The questionnaire’s questions were answered by 1087 students: 37 % male and 63 % female students. The average age of the respondents was 21 years; minimal age was 18, maximum was 29. The ESPAD questionnaire <cite>was adapted for the research. Some research results proved earlier results of research studies carried out in Lithuania; however, new tendencies significant to practice of prevention of drug use were revealed as well.</cite>

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use and the Associated Factors Among University Students: A Report in the Southwest of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haleh Ghaem ◽  
Sima Afrashteh ◽  
Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi ◽  
Ali Gholami ◽  
Leila Nami Nazari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Illicit drug use is a major public health concern among university students. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of illicit drug use and the associated factors in a population of Iranian university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Bushehr, located in the Northwest of Iran in 2017. The participants were selected randomly and included 977 university students. Anonymous, structured questionnaires were completed by the students. The self-administered questionnaire consisted of data on illicit drug use, smoking habits, sexual behaviors, alcohol consumption, physical fights, religious beliefs, parental support, and illicit drug use by the family members and friends. Data analysis was performed using chi-square and logistic regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of illicit drug use during the lifetime, past year, past month, and daily/almost daily was estimated at 4%, 3.3%, 2.4%, and 0.9%, respectively. The lifetime prevalence of cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants, opium, and heroin was 1.3%, 1.5%, 1.5%, and 0.1%, respectively. After adjustment for other factors, male gender (OR = 4.06), working along with education (OR = 2.33), smoking habits (OR = 4.00), physical fights (OR = 4.04), and illicit drug use by friends (OR = 2.71) were associated with illicit drug use. Conclusions: According to the results, the prevalence of illicit drug use was relatively low, albeit significant, among the students in Bushehr. Among the determined factors associated with this issue, illicit drug use was strongly correlated with drug use by friends. Our findings could be used for the planning and evaluation of interventions based on the related risk factors.

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