UNLABELLED: Alcohol use and the related consequences associated with college football games are a serious public health issue for university communities. OBJECTIVE: Examining "Extreme Ritualistic Alcohol Consumption" (ERAC), defined as consuming 10 or more drinks on game day for a male, and 8 or more drinks for a female, is the focus of this study. PARTICIPANTS: In the fall of 2006, college students ages 18 to 24 were randomly selected to complete the Game Day Survey. METHODS: Researchers utilized a cross sectional research design to collect data. RESULTS: Sixteen percent of the respondents engaged in ERAC on game day, whereas 36% drank 5 or more drinks (4 or more for females). Male, Caucasian, Greek (members of a social fraternity or sorority), and students of legal drinking age consumed alcohol at disproportionately high rates. CONCLUSION: Alcohol use is common on game day, with a significant percentage of students placing themselves at risk by drinking large amounts of alcohol.
UNLABELLED: Alcohol use and the related consequences associated with college football games are a serious public health issue for university communities. OBJECTIVE: Examining "Extreme Ritualistic Alcohol Consumption" (ERAC), defined as consuming 10 or more drinks on game day for a male, and 8 or more drinks for a female, is the focus of this study. PARTICIPANTS: In the fall of 2006, college students ages 18 to 24 were randomly selected to complete the Game Day Survey. METHODS: Researchers utilized a cross sectional research design to collect data. RESULTS: Sixteen percent of the respondents engaged in ERAC on game day, whereas 36% drank 5 or more drinks (4 or more for females). Male, Caucasian, Greek (members of a social fraternity or sorority), and students of legal drinking age consumed alcohol at disproportionately high rates. CONCLUSION:Alcohol use is common on game day, with a significant percentage of students placing themselves at risk by drinking large amounts of alcohol.
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