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2006 CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey
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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 |
00.8 |
01.6 |
Been arrested for DWI/DUI |
11.3 |
14.4 |
Been in trouble with police, residence hall, or other college authorities |
07.5 |
07.8 |
Damaged property, pulled fire alarms, etc. |
36.4 |
30.5 |
Driven a car while under the influence |
35.1 |
34.0 |
Got into an argument or fight |
01.5 |
01.5 |
Tried to commit suicide |
0 5.4 |
04.9 |
Seriously though about suicide |
14.4 |
16.2 |
Been hurt or injured |
11.2 |
10.8 |
Been taken advantage sexually |
03.4 |
03.5 |
Taken advantage of another sexually |
08.7 |
05.9 |
Tried unsuccessfully to stop using |
10.7 |
11.2 |
Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem |
24.7 |
24.2 |
Performed poorly on a test or important project |
38.3 |
39.1 |
Done something I later regretted |
34.3 |
32.9 |
Missed a class |
30.6 |
31.1 |
Been criticized by someone I know |
34.6 |
43.4 |
Had memory loss |
55.3 |
55.7 |
Got nauseated or vomited |
62.0 |
64.3 |
Had a hangover |