The abuse and use of alcohol

The abuse and use of alcohol

The abuse and use of alcohol is widespread among students. This observation has led a number of writers to conclude that the use of alcohol among university students has become a culture (Matthews, 2004). The implications of the observation are that students who drink alcoholic beverages during high school will continue to do so at university, while those who do not use alcohol are likely to be initiated into the use of the substance during their stay at university. For some students, transition to university is the first experience of being away from home, a dept which presents unique challenges and opportunities (Robins, Frailey, Roberts, & Trzesniewski, 2001). It is during the process of adapting to life away from home that some students may experiment with the use of intoxicating substances. [unique_solution]There has been increasing public health concern regarding youth alcohol use worldwide. Data collected by the World Health Organization show that rates of underage drinking are rising in the majority (71%) of the 73 countries assessed and that hazardous and harmful drinking patterns in particular are increasing [1, 2]. Given that alcohol is a key risk factor for the global burden of disease in young people [3], strategies to reduce youth alcohol use are warranted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of alcohol-dependent patients’ emotional expressivity, alcohol-related expectations and socio-demographic factors for prediction of motivation to refuse alcohol consumption.