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2004 Core Survey summary

Valdosta State University
CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey, 2004
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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

2.2

1.4

Been arrested for DWI/DUI

9.7

13

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

6.2

7.4

Damaged property, pulled fire alarms, etc.

32.0

33

Driven a car while under the influence

29.9

29

Got into an argument or fight

1.7

1.4

Tried to commit suicide

3.7

5.0

Seriously though about suicide

13.2

13

Been hurt or injured

11.2

12

Been taken advantage sexually

4.0

5.1

Taken advantage of another sexually

7.5

6.0

Tried unsuccessfully to stop using

9.2

11

Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem

25.6

21

Performed poorly on a test or important project

35.4

36

Done something I later regretted

33.9

30

Missed a class

28.6

28

Been criticized by someone I know

28.8

28

Had memory loss

50.1

49

Got nauseated or vomited

55.2

60

Had a hangover

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