Core Alcohol and Drug Survey Results 2008

The Alcohol Scene at Scholastica Alcohol and binge drinking are well documented issues that all colleges and universities face. The Student Center For Health ; Well-Being issued the Core Alcohol; Drug survey Spring of 2008. This is a summary of the findings:

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 1 of 8

The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

CORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY LONG FORM - FORM 194

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes,

and perceptions among college students at two and four-year institutions. Development of this survey

was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The survey includes several types of items about

drugs and alcohol. One type deals with the students' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol

and other drugs, and the other deals with the students' own use and consequences of use. There are

also several items on students' demographic and background characteristics as well as perception of

campus climate issues and policy.

Key Findings from students at The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

Following are some key findings on the use of alcohol:

83.0 % of the students consumed alcohol in the past year ("annual prevalence").

71.2 % of the students consumed alcohol in the past 30 days ("30-day prevalence").

63.1 % of underage students (younger than 21) consumed alcohol in the previous 30 days.

40.4 % of students reported binge drinking in the previous two weeks. A binge is defined as

consuming 5 or more drinks in one sitting.

Following are some key findings on the use of illegal drugs:

20.6 % of the students have used marijuana in the past year ("annual prevalence").

8.3 % of the students are current marijuana users ("30-day prevalence").

6.6 % of the students have used an illegal drug other than marijuana in the past year ("annual

prevalence").

3.1 % of the students are current users of illegal drugs other than marijuana ("30-day

prevalence").

The most frequently reported illegal drugs used in the past 30 days were:

8.3 % Marijuana (pot, hash, hash oil)

1.8 % Amphetamines (diet pills, speed)

0.7 % Cocaine (crack, rock, freebase)

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 2 of 8

Following are some key findings on the consequences of alcohol and drug use:

38.6 % reported some form of public misconduct (such as trouble with police,

fighting/argument, DWI/DUI, vandalism) at least once during the past year as

a result of drinking or drug use.

26.4 % reported experiencing some kind of serious personal problems (such as suicidality,

being hurt or injured, trying unsuccessfully to stop using, sexual assault) at least once

during the past year as a result of drinking or drug use.

Following are some key findings on opinions about the campus environment:

92.1 % of students said the campus has alcohol and drug policies;

7.8 % said they "don't know"; and

0.1 % said there wasn't a policy.

63.7 % of students said the campus has an alcohol and drug prevention program;

32.9 % said they "don't know"; and

3.4 % said there wasn't a program.

87.9 % of students said the campus is concerned about the prevention of drug and alcohol use;

6.5 % said they "don't know"; and

5.6 % said the campus is not concerned.

With regard to students' perceptions of other students' use:

91.6 % of students believe the average student on campus uses alcohol once a week or more.

37.2 % of students believe the average student on this campus uses some form of

illegal drug at least once a week.

29.0 % of students indicated they would prefer not to have alcohol available at parties they

attend.

90.8 % of students indicated they would prefer not to have drugs available at parties they

attend.

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SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

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(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 3 of 8

The following percentages of survey respondents said they saw drinking as a central part of the

social life of the following groups:

87.9 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of male students.

80.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of female students.

13.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of faculty/staff.

24.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of alumni.

70.8 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of athletes.

51.1 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of fraternities.

49.3 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of sororities.

51.1 % of the students said they believe the social atmosphere on campus promotes alcohol use.

7.4 % of the students said they believe the social atmosphere on campus promotes drug use.

3.1 % of the students said they do not feel safe on campus.

Compared to other campuses...

10.5 % feel that alcohol use is greater

31.1 % feel that alcohol use is less

58.4 % feel alcohol use is about the same

On the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, respondents were asked to report whether students on this

campus cared about a number of campus climate issues (with the response options being "not at all",

"slightly", "somewhat", and "very much"). The following percentages of respondents on this campus

indicated that their fellow students cared "somewhat" or "very much" about the following issues:

87.8 % said students cared about sexual assault

80.6 % said students cared about harassment because of race or ethnicity

79.6 % said students cared about assaults that are non-sexual

74.6 % said students cared about harassment because of gender

72.7 % said students cared about harassment because of sexual orientation

70.8 % said students cared about harassment because of religion

70.0 % said students cared about campus vandalism

49.0 % said students cared about alcohol and other drug use

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(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

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Table 1 shows the percentage of students who reported having experienced any of the following

within the last year and, if so, the percentage who reported consuming alcohol or other drugs shortly

before these incidents.

Table 1 - Experiences of Harassment or Violence

Experience Used Alcohol or Drugs Incident

4.5 % 7.7 % Ethnic or racial harassment

6.1 % 41.0 % Threats of physical violence

1.9 % 50.0 % Actual physical violence

1.2 % 0.0 % Theft involving force or threat of force

3.3 % 65.0 % Forced sexual touching or fondling

2.8 % 82.4 % Unwanted sexual intercourse

On the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, students were asked to rate the degree of risk people take when

they act in certain ways, listed below. The response options were, "no risk", "slight risk", "moderate risk",

"great risk", and "can't say". The numbers listed below indicate the percentage of respondents who felt

there was "great risk" associated with the following behaviors:

9.5 % try marijuana once or twice

19.4 % smoke marijuana occasionally

56.5 % smoke marijuana regularly

48.5 % try cocaine once or twice

85.4 % take cocaine regularly

56.6 % try LSD once or twice

85.9 % take LSD regularly

53.5 % try amphetamines once or twice

83.3 % take amphetamines regularly

19.7 % take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day

67.9 % take four or five drinks nearly every day

52.1 % have five or more drinks in one sitting

57.9 % take steroids for body building or improved athletic performance

41.4 % consume alcohol prior to being sexually active

41.7 % regularly engage in unprotected sexual activity with a single partner

93.0 % regularly engage in unprotected sexual activity with multiple partners

Sexual Behavior:

62.5 % of the students reported engaging in sexual intercourse within the past year. Of these,

17.2 % used alcohol the last time they had intercourse and 2.4 % used drugs.

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SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

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(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 5 of 8

In the last 30 days, the following percentages of students engaged in the behaviors described below:

73.1 % refused an offer of alcohol or other drugs

17.7 % bragged about alcohol or other drug use

82.3 % heard someone else brag about alcohol or other drug use

4.2 % carried a weapon such as a gun, knife, etc. (not hunting or job related)

46.7 % experienced peer pressure to drink or use drugs

14.9 % held a drink to have people stop bothering you about why you weren't drinking

23.6 % thought a sexual partner was not attractive because he/she was drunk

15.0 % told a sexual partner that he/she was not attractive because he/she was drunk

The following data describes how students say their friends would feel if they...

Tried marijuana once or twice - 56.9 % of their friends would disapprove

Smoked marijuana occasionally - 74.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Smoked marijuana regularly - 92.0 % of their friends would disapprove

Tried cocaine once or twice - 93.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took cocaine regularly - 99.4 % of their friends would disapprove

Tried LSD once or twice - 94.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Took LSD regularly - 99.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took one or two drinks every day - 64.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took four or five drinks every day - 93.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Had five or more drinks at one sitting - 57.8 % of their friends would disapprove

The following are some key findings on the perceived effects of alcohol:

75.3 % say it breaks the ice

74.9 % say it enhances social activity

37.5 % say it makes it easier to deal with stress

65.5 % say it facilitates a connection with peers

70.0 % say it gives people something to talk about

57.7 % say it facilitates male bonding

48.7 % say it facilitates female bonding

56.3 % say it allows people to have more fun

77.3 % say it gives people something to do

17.2 % say it makes food taste better

21.0 % say it makes women sexier

17.8 % say it makes men sexier

15.6 % say it makes me sexier

46.5 % say it facilitates sexual opportunity

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 6 of 8

Use of Drugs

The following tables provide additional details about students' reported use of drugs at this institution.

Unless otherwise indicated, percentages are based on the total number of students responding validly to a

given item.

For comparison purposes some figures are included from a reference group of 71189 students from 148

institutions from the 2006 Aggregated National Data.

In general, substantial proportions of students report having used alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana in

response to the question, "At what age did you first use ______?" whereas comparatively few report

having used each of the other substances. This question examines "lifetime prevalence" as opposed to

annual prevalence and 30-day prevalence.

 

Table 2 describes lifetime prevalence, annual prevalence, 30-day prevalence, and high frequency use (3

times a week or more).

Table 2 - Substance Use

Lifetime Annual 30-Day 3X/Week

Prevalence Prevalence Prevalence or more

Substance Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref.

Tobacco 48.2 50.4 32.8 38.6 19.5 26.3 9.3 14.8

Alcohol 85.0 87.1 83.0 84.2 71.2 71.9 13.4 23.0

Marijuana 37.0 45.3 20.6 30.1 8.3 16.8 2.8 6.4

Cocaine 4.9 9.2 1.6 5.2 0.7 2.2 0.0 0.3

Amphetamines 10.0 13.8 4.4 6.2 1.8 3.1 0.7 1.8

Sedatives 4.2 8.0 1.8 4.2 0.4 2.0 0.0 0.4

Hallucinogens 3.4 8.3 1.2 3.5 0.3 1.1 0.0 0.1

Opiates 1.5 2.8 0.4 1.3 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.2

Inhalants 1.6 4.0 0.3 1.2 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.1

Designer drugs 2.7 7.6 1.6 2.9 0.1 0.9 0.0 0.1

Steroids 0.7 1.2 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.2

Other drugs 3.2 4.6 1.3 2.1 0.3 0.8 0.1 0.2

Notes:

Coll. = The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

Ref. = Reference group of 71189 college students

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The average number of drinks consumed per week at this institution is 3.6 drinks. The national average is

5.5 drinks (based on a sample of 70247). The percentage of students who report having binged in the last

two weeks at this institution is 40.4% compared to the national average of 46.7%.

Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Use

The proportion of students who report having had problems as a result of drinking or drug use is another

indicator of the level of substance abuse. The percentages of students who reported that within the past

year they had various problematic experiences are given in Table 3. The top group of items represents

public misconduct or behaviors that involve actual or potential harm to others. The second group

represents possibly serious personal problems. The last group may consist of less serious (and more

common) experiences which nevertheless may indicate excessive use.

Table 3 - Problematic Experiences

This Institution Reference

Group Experience

1.2 1.4 Been arrested for DWI/DUI

16.1 13.7 Been in trouble with police, residence hall, or other college authorities

4.4 6.8 Damaged property, pulled fire alarms, etc.

22.1 27.0 Driven a car while under the influence

33.1 32.3 Got into an argument or fight

0.7 1.3 Tried to commit suicide

5.9 4.5 Seriously thought about suicide

17.6 16.2 Been hurt or injured

11.4 10.1 Been taken advantage sexually

3.3 3.2 Taken advantage of another sexually

3.6 5.2 Tried unsuccessfully to stop using

8.8 10.8 Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem

17.4 22.1 Performed poorly on a test or important project

37.4 37.2 Done something I later regretted

19.4 30.1 Missed a class

30.5 30.9 Been criticized by someone I know

34.9 33.9 Had a memory loss

52.7 54.3 Got nauseated or vomited

58.7 62.5 Had a hangover

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Differences among Student Groups

Table 4 compares substance use patterns and consequences of several campus groups: males and females, younger and

older, academically more and less successful, and on and off-campus residents.

Table 4 - Differences among Student

Campus

Gender Age Average Grades Residence

Female Male 16-20 21+ A-B C-F On Off

Sample Sizes: 519 162 385 294 643 38 372 309

Currently use (in the past 30 days) alcohol 70.5 73.8 63.1 82.5 71.3 71.1 67.7 75.6

Currently use (in the past 30 days) marijuana 7.0 12.4 8.6 7.9 7.5 21.1 9.5 6.8

Currently use (in the past 30 days) illegal drugs

other than marijuana 3.1 3.1 3.4 2.7 2.3 15.8 3.5 2.6

Had 6 or more binges in the past 2 weeks 2.1 5.0 2.9 2.7 2.6 5.3 2.4 3.2

Have driven a car while under the influence during

past year 18.7 33.3 16.8 29.4 21.3 36.1 19.2 25.7

Have been taken advantage of sexually during past

year 10.9 13.1 12.3 10.4 10.9 21.1 12.5 10.2

Have taken advantage of another sexually during

past year 1.9 7.5 3.9 2.4 3.1 5.3 4.1 2.3

Sample Demographics

Following are some summary characteristics of the students who completed and returned the questionnaire.

The Alcohol Scene at Scholastica Alcohol and binge drinking are well documented issues that all colleges and universities face. The Student Center For Health ; Well-Being issued the Core Alcohol; Drug survey Spring of 2008. This is a summary of the findings:

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 1 of 8

The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

CORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY LONG FORM - FORM 194

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes,

and perceptions among college students at two and four-year institutions. Development of this survey

was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The survey includes several types of items about

drugs and alcohol. One type deals with the students' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol

and other drugs, and the other deals with the students' own use and consequences of use. There are

also several items on students' demographic and background characteristics as well as perception of

campus climate issues and policy.

Key Findings from students at The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

Following are some key findings on the use of alcohol:

83.0 % of the students consumed alcohol in the past year ("annual prevalence").

71.2 % of the students consumed alcohol in the past 30 days ("30-day prevalence").

63.1 % of underage students (younger than 21) consumed alcohol in the previous 30 days.

40.4 % of students reported binge drinking in the previous two weeks. A binge is defined as

consuming 5 or more drinks in one sitting.

Following are some key findings on the use of illegal drugs:

20.6 % of the students have used marijuana in the past year ("annual prevalence").

8.3 % of the students are current marijuana users ("30-day prevalence").

6.6 % of the students have used an illegal drug other than marijuana in the past year ("annual

prevalence").

3.1 % of the students are current users of illegal drugs other than marijuana ("30-day

prevalence").

The most frequently reported illegal drugs used in the past 30 days were:

8.3 % Marijuana (pot, hash, hash oil)

1.8 % Amphetamines (diet pills, speed)

0.7 % Cocaine (crack, rock, freebase)

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 2 of 8

Following are some key findings on the consequences of alcohol and drug use:

38.6 % reported some form of public misconduct (such as trouble with police,

fighting/argument, DWI/DUI, vandalism) at least once during the past year as

a result of drinking or drug use.

26.4 % reported experiencing some kind of serious personal problems (such as suicidality,

being hurt or injured, trying unsuccessfully to stop using, sexual assault) at least once

during the past year as a result of drinking or drug use.

Following are some key findings on opinions about the campus environment:

92.1 % of students said the campus has alcohol and drug policies;

7.8 % said they "don't know"; and

0.1 % said there wasn't a policy.

63.7 % of students said the campus has an alcohol and drug prevention program;

32.9 % said they "don't know"; and

3.4 % said there wasn't a program.

87.9 % of students said the campus is concerned about the prevention of drug and alcohol use;

6.5 % said they "don't know"; and

5.6 % said the campus is not concerned.

With regard to students' perceptions of other students' use:

91.6 % of students believe the average student on campus uses alcohol once a week or more.

37.2 % of students believe the average student on this campus uses some form of

illegal drug at least once a week.

29.0 % of students indicated they would prefer not to have alcohol available at parties they

attend.

90.8 % of students indicated they would prefer not to have drugs available at parties they

attend.

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The following percentages of survey respondents said they saw drinking as a central part of the

social life of the following groups:

87.9 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of male students.

80.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of female students.

13.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of faculty/staff.

24.2 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of alumni.

70.8 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of athletes.

51.1 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of fraternities.

49.3 % of the respondents said they saw drinking as central in the social life of sororities.

51.1 % of the students said they believe the social atmosphere on campus promotes alcohol use.

7.4 % of the students said they believe the social atmosphere on campus promotes drug use.

3.1 % of the students said they do not feel safe on campus.

Compared to other campuses...

10.5 % feel that alcohol use is greater

31.1 % feel that alcohol use is less

58.4 % feel alcohol use is about the same

On the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, respondents were asked to report whether students on this

campus cared about a number of campus climate issues (with the response options being "not at all",

"slightly", "somewhat", and "very much"). The following percentages of respondents on this campus

indicated that their fellow students cared "somewhat" or "very much" about the following issues:

87.8 % said students cared about sexual assault

80.6 % said students cared about harassment because of race or ethnicity

79.6 % said students cared about assaults that are non-sexual

74.6 % said students cared about harassment because of gender

72.7 % said students cared about harassment because of sexual orientation

70.8 % said students cared about harassment because of religion

70.0 % said students cared about campus vandalism

49.0 % said students cared about alcohol and other drug use

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Table 1 shows the percentage of students who reported having experienced any of the following

within the last year and, if so, the percentage who reported consuming alcohol or other drugs shortly

before these incidents.

Table 1 - Experiences of Harassment or Violence

Experience Used Alcohol or Drugs Incident

4.5 % 7.7 % Ethnic or racial harassment

6.1 % 41.0 % Threats of physical violence

1.9 % 50.0 % Actual physical violence

1.2 % 0.0 % Theft involving force or threat of force

3.3 % 65.0 % Forced sexual touching or fondling

2.8 % 82.4 % Unwanted sexual intercourse

On the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey, students were asked to rate the degree of risk people take when

they act in certain ways, listed below. The response options were, "no risk", "slight risk", "moderate risk",

"great risk", and "can't say". The numbers listed below indicate the percentage of respondents who felt

there was "great risk" associated with the following behaviors:

9.5 % try marijuana once or twice

19.4 % smoke marijuana occasionally

56.5 % smoke marijuana regularly

48.5 % try cocaine once or twice

85.4 % take cocaine regularly

56.6 % try LSD once or twice

85.9 % take LSD regularly

53.5 % try amphetamines once or twice

83.3 % take amphetamines regularly

19.7 % take one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, liquor) nearly every day

67.9 % take four or five drinks nearly every day

52.1 % have five or more drinks in one sitting

57.9 % take steroids for body building or improved athletic performance

41.4 % consume alcohol prior to being sexually active

41.7 % regularly engage in unprotected sexual activity with a single partner

93.0 % regularly engage in unprotected sexual activity with multiple partners

Sexual Behavior:

62.5 % of the students reported engaging in sexual intercourse within the past year. Of these,

17.2 % used alcohol the last time they had intercourse and 2.4 % used drugs.

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In the last 30 days, the following percentages of students engaged in the behaviors described below:

73.1 % refused an offer of alcohol or other drugs

17.7 % bragged about alcohol or other drug use

82.3 % heard someone else brag about alcohol or other drug use

4.2 % carried a weapon such as a gun, knife, etc. (not hunting or job related)

46.7 % experienced peer pressure to drink or use drugs

14.9 % held a drink to have people stop bothering you about why you weren't drinking

23.6 % thought a sexual partner was not attractive because he/she was drunk

15.0 % told a sexual partner that he/she was not attractive because he/she was drunk

The following data describes how students say their friends would feel if they...

Tried marijuana once or twice - 56.9 % of their friends would disapprove

Smoked marijuana occasionally - 74.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Smoked marijuana regularly - 92.0 % of their friends would disapprove

Tried cocaine once or twice - 93.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took cocaine regularly - 99.4 % of their friends would disapprove

Tried LSD once or twice - 94.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Took LSD regularly - 99.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took one or two drinks every day - 64.6 % of their friends would disapprove

Took four or five drinks every day - 93.5 % of their friends would disapprove

Had five or more drinks at one sitting - 57.8 % of their friends would disapprove

The following are some key findings on the perceived effects of alcohol:

75.3 % say it breaks the ice

74.9 % say it enhances social activity

37.5 % say it makes it easier to deal with stress

65.5 % say it facilitates a connection with peers

70.0 % say it gives people something to talk about

57.7 % say it facilitates male bonding

48.7 % say it facilitates female bonding

56.3 % say it allows people to have more fun

77.3 % say it gives people something to do

17.2 % say it makes food taste better

21.0 % say it makes women sexier

17.8 % say it makes men sexier

15.6 % say it makes me sexier

46.5 % say it facilitates sexual opportunity

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Use of Drugs

The following tables provide additional details about students' reported use of drugs at this institution.

Unless otherwise indicated, percentages are based on the total number of students responding validly to a

given item.

For comparison purposes some figures are included from a reference group of 71189 students from 148

institutions from the 2006 Aggregated National Data.

In general, substantial proportions of students report having used alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana in

response to the question, "At what age did you first use ______?" whereas comparatively few report

having used each of the other substances. This question examines "lifetime prevalence" as opposed to

annual prevalence and 30-day prevalence.

 

Table 2 describes lifetime prevalence, annual prevalence, 30-day prevalence, and high frequency use (3

times a week or more).

Table 2 - Substance Use

Lifetime Annual 30-Day 3X/Week

Prevalence Prevalence Prevalence or more

Substance Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref. Coll. Ref.

Tobacco 48.2 50.4 32.8 38.6 19.5 26.3 9.3 14.8

Alcohol 85.0 87.1 83.0 84.2 71.2 71.9 13.4 23.0

Marijuana 37.0 45.3 20.6 30.1 8.3 16.8 2.8 6.4

Cocaine 4.9 9.2 1.6 5.2 0.7 2.2 0.0 0.3

Amphetamines 10.0 13.8 4.4 6.2 1.8 3.1 0.7 1.8

Sedatives 4.2 8.0 1.8 4.2 0.4 2.0 0.0 0.4

Hallucinogens 3.4 8.3 1.2 3.5 0.3 1.1 0.0 0.1

Opiates 1.5 2.8 0.4 1.3 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.2

Inhalants 1.6 4.0 0.3 1.2 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.1

Designer drugs 2.7 7.6 1.6 2.9 0.1 0.9 0.0 0.1

Steroids 0.7 1.2 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.2

Other drugs 3.2 4.6 1.3 2.1 0.3 0.8 0.1 0.2

Notes:

Coll. = The College of St. Scholastica (Online)

Ref. = Reference group of 71189 college students

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 7 of 8

The average number of drinks consumed per week at this institution is 3.6 drinks. The national average is

5.5 drinks (based on a sample of 70247). The percentage of students who report having binged in the last

two weeks at this institution is 40.4% compared to the national average of 46.7%.

Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Use

The proportion of students who report having had problems as a result of drinking or drug use is another

indicator of the level of substance abuse. The percentages of students who reported that within the past

year they had various problematic experiences are given in Table 3. The top group of items represents

public misconduct or behaviors that involve actual or potential harm to others. The second group

represents possibly serious personal problems. The last group may consist of less serious (and more

common) experiences which nevertheless may indicate excessive use.

Table 3 - Problematic Experiences

This Institution Reference

Group Experience

1.2 1.4 Been arrested for DWI/DUI

16.1 13.7 Been in trouble with police, residence hall, or other college authorities

4.4 6.8 Damaged property, pulled fire alarms, etc.

22.1 27.0 Driven a car while under the influence

33.1 32.3 Got into an argument or fight

0.7 1.3 Tried to commit suicide

5.9 4.5 Seriously thought about suicide

17.6 16.2 Been hurt or injured

11.4 10.1 Been taken advantage sexually

3.3 3.2 Taken advantage of another sexually

3.6 5.2 Tried unsuccessfully to stop using

8.8 10.8 Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem

17.4 22.1 Performed poorly on a test or important project

37.4 37.2 Done something I later regretted

19.4 30.1 Missed a class

30.5 30.9 Been criticized by someone I know

34.9 33.9 Had a memory loss

52.7 54.3 Got nauseated or vomited

58.7 62.5 Had a hangover

The College of St. Scholastica (Online) ( 2008 Post ) Executive Summary

SIUC/Core Institute Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long Form

1225 Douglas Drive Consortium Number =

(618) 453-4366 Institution Number = 2012 Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Carbondale, IL 62901 Number of Surveys = 682 Page 8 of 8

Differences among Student Groups

Table 4 compares substance use patterns and consequences of several campus groups: males and females, younger and

older, academically more and less successful, and on and off-campus residents.

Table 4 - Differences among Student

Campus

Gender Age Average Grades Residence

Female Male 16-20 21+ A-B C-F On Off

Sample Sizes: 519 162 385 294 643 38 372 309

Currently use (in the past 30 days) alcohol 70.5 73.8 63.1 82.5 71.3 71.1 67.7 75.6

Currently use (in the past 30 days) marijuana 7.0 12.4 8.6 7.9 7.5 21.1 9.5 6.8

Currently use (in the past 30 days) illegal drugs

other than marijuana 3.1 3.1 3.4 2.7 2.3 15.8 3.5 2.6

Had 6 or more binges in the past 2 weeks 2.1 5.0 2.9 2.7 2.6 5.3 2.4 3.2

Have driven a car while under the influence during

past year 18.7 33.3 16.8 29.4 21.3 36.1 19.2 25.7

Have been taken advantage of sexually during past

year 10.9 13.1 12.3 10.4 10.9 21.1 12.5 10.2

Have taken advantage of another sexually during

past year 1.9 7.5 3.9 2.4 3.1 5.3 4.1 2.3

Sample Demographics

Following are some summary characteristics of the students who completed and returned the questionnaire.

25.0 % were freshmen 83.7 % were in the "typical" college age range of 18-22.

23.3 % were sophomores 76.2 % were female.

22.2 % were juniors 45.4 % lived off campus.

19.2 % were seniors 66.5 % worked part-time or full-time.

8.4 % were graduates 94.9 % were full-time students.

1.9 % were other 32.7 % reported spending at least 5 hours per month in volunteer work.

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23.3 % were sophomores 76.2 % were female.

22.2 % were juniors 45.4 % lived off campus.

19.2 % were seniors 66.5 % worked part-time or full-time.

8.4 % were graduates 94.9 % were full-time students.

1.9 % were other 32.7 % reported spending at least 5 hours per month in volunteer work.