Utilizing this latter definition and implications of past research, one must conclude that the
number one drug abuse problem among college athletes is alcohol. The basis of which …

Although there has been much recent concern about the extent of drug and alcohol use by
professional athletes, relatively little is known about the nature of the problem and the extent …

Studies of athletes suggest that they are at increased risk for using alcohol, smokeless
tobacco, steroids, and marijuana. They are also a readily available audience during annual …

Along with the positive benefits of sports participation, there are several stressors that can
contribute to an athlete's desire to drink. Some of these include a continual increase in the …

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is important for well-being in college students; however,
recent studies indicate that higher levels of physical activity may be associated with higher …

College students' alcohol use as well documented, and published studies have indicated
that athletes drink more frequently and more often to the stage of intoxication than do …

Large-scale, national research studies have consistently indicated that college students
participating in athletics consume more alcohol than nonathletes. Theorists have speculated …

Background. The scholastic literature suggests that alcohol use may be a problem in team
sports, but data on the general or average exercisers are lacking. This inquiry examined the …

This study was designed to fill in some voids in the existing literature on college athletes and
their use of alcohol. It examined differences in alcohol use and alcohol consequences …