2014 NDSU NDCORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY Greek Affiliated Student Summary

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1 2014 NDCORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY Greek Affiliated Student Summary The NDCORE Survey was developed in conjunction with the Core Institute of Southern Illinois University to identify high-risk drinking predictors for ND college students and used to develop evidence-based interventions specific to ND and for each campus. The NDCORE Survey contains several items about alcohol and drugs, including questions specific to ND culture. Included are questions regarding respondent demographics, alcohol and other drug use behaviors, and perceptions of alcohol and other drugs. Thirteen campus-specific questions were also included in s survey. All undergraduate students at had the opportunity to be included in this study through a stratified random sampling procedure, which included a total of students. Students were drawn from all ethnic backgrounds, all colleges, and all classes (e.g. freshman, sophomore). Responses indicate that 44 of the respondents are in Greek organizations, 30 in fraternities and 14 in sororities, with 17 fraternity members and 12 sorority members under the age of 21. Results show comparisons between the Greek students and the non-greek student population as summarized below. MAJOR FINDINGS Alcohol abstinence rates are below 10% for both Fraternity and Sorority members compared to nearly 20% in the non-greek affiliated student population. Fraternity and Sorority affiliated students report similar rates of binge drinking; these rates continue to outpace binge drinking rates of non-greek students at. Average peak BAC estimates also reflect higher intensity drinking amongst Greek affiliated students compared to the non-greek student population. In addition, underage drinking rates are higher amongst Greek affiliated students compared to the non-greek student population. Friends over (and under) 21 yr. and adult acquaintances are primary sources of alcohol for underage Fraternity and Sorority affiliated students. Underage Fraternity students also report parents (with consent) and adult acquaintances as common sources of alcohol. 1 All findings except demographic frequencies are weighted by classification to ensure representativeness of the undergraduate population. For all non-demographic analysis, graduate and other students are removed from the population, for a total n of 555.

2 Greek Affiliated Student CORE Summary Table 1. Alcohol Consumption Behaviors by Greek Affiliation Consumed 5+ Consumed Consumed Drinks/Sitting in Alcohol in Past Alcohol in Past Past 2 Weeks 30 days 30 Days (Binge Drinking) (Under 21) Consumed Alcohol in Past Year FRATERNITY SORORITY NON-GREEK Table 2. Average Peak BAC by Greek Affiliation FRATERNITY* SORORITY NON-GREEK MALE NON-GREEK FEMALE * Includes Male and Female Fraternity members Table 3. Age of First Alcohol Use by Greek Affiliation DID UNDER NOT 10 USE FRATERNITY (n=30) SORORITY (n=14) NON-GREEK

3 Greek Affiliated Student CORE Summary Table 4. Sources of alcohol for underage (< 21y.) students by Greek affiliation FRATERNITY SORORITY Non-Greek Friends over Friends under Adult Acquaintances Parents With Consent Parents Without Consent Other Fake ID False ID Self

4 Greek Affiliated Student CORE Summary 2014 MAJOR FINDINGS Marijuana Use Greek affiliated students report using marijuana (both past 30-day and past year) at higher rates than non-greek affiliated students. Table 7. Marijuana Use for Students by Greek Affiliation MARIJUANA USE IN PAST 30 DAYS MARIJUANA USE IN PAST YEAR FRATERNITY SORORITY NON-GREEK Table 6. Age of First Marijuana Use for Students by Greek Affiliation DID UNDER NOT USE FRATERNITY SORORITY NON-GREEK Table 8. Sources of Marijuana for Students by Greek Affiliation FRATERNITY SORORITY NON-GREEK Friends At School Friends At Home Drug Dealer Parents With Consent Parents Without Consent Acquaintances Self Other

5 Greek Affiliated Student CORE Summary 2014 MAJOR FINDINGS Negative Consequences Greek affiliated students report experiencing certain physical negative consequences (i.e. hangover and nausea) at higher rates than the non-greek population at. Fraternity affiliated student rates of reporting damaging property are markedly higher than non-greek affiliated students. Sorority affiliated students report getting taken advantage of sexually at rates much higher than the non-greek population. Table 5. High-Risk AOD Consequences by Greek Affiliation NON- FRATERNITY SORORITY GREEK Experience Had at least one hangover Became nauseated or vomited Reported driving a car while under the influence Missed a class Reported doing something they later regretted Had a memory loss at least once Were criticized by someone they know Got into an argument or fight Had been in trouble with police, residence halls, or campus authorities Reported getting hurt or injured Reported getting taken advantage of sexually Damaged property, pulled a fire alarm, etc Reported taking advantage of someone sexually Seriously thought about suicide Were arrested for DUI/DWI Seriously attempted suicide Attempted to quit unsuccessfully Thought they might have a drinking or drug problem Performed poorly on a test or project

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