Tailgating and Pregaming by College Students with Alcohol Offenses: Patterns of Alcohol Use and Beliefs

Hustad, John; Mastroleo, Nadine R.; Urwin, Rachel; Zeman, S; LaSalle, Linda; Borsari, Brian

doi:10.3109/10826084.2014.949008

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“…We also examined whether gender predicted pregaming behaviors and found that gender was not associated with pregaming or alcohol consequences. Though some research has identified gender differences in pregaming (Barnett et al, 2013; Hustad et al, 2014; LaBrie & Pedersen, 2008; Merrill et al, 2013; Paves et al, 2012; Zamboanga et al, 2013a), the literature has been mixed, and we did not observe such differences here. Our results were consistent with some previous findings that pregaming is equally prevalent and problematic in male and female college students (DeJong et al, 2010; Haas et al, 2012; Read et al, 2010).…”

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“…Other names for this drinking practice include pre-partying, pre-drinking, or pre-loading (Foster & Ferguson, 2014; Reed et al, 2011). Pregaming is a specific type of risky drinking that has been the focus of recent empirical attention (Ahmed, Hustad, LaSalle, & Borsari, 2014; Barnett, Orchowski, Read, & Kahler, 2013; Hustad et al, 2014; Moser, Pearson, Hustad, & Borsari, 2014; Wells, Graham, & Purcell, 2009). Pregaming is considered to be a hazardous behavior in part because heavier drinkers tend to do it (e.g., DeJong, DeRicco, & Schneider, 2010; Haas, Smith, Kagan, & Jacob, 2012) and because it is linked to higher levels of intoxication (Barry, Stellefson, Piazza-Garnder, Chaney, & Dodd, 2013; Borsari et al, 2007; Fairlie, Maggs, & Lanza, 2015) and negative consequences (Barnett et al, 2013; Kuntsche & Labhart, 2013; Labhart, Graham, Wells, & Kuntsche, 2013; LaBrie & Pedersen, 2008; Merrill, Vermont, Bachrach, & Read, 2013).…”

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“…Indeed, evidence shows that the majority of college drinkers pregame (Barnett et al, 2013; Borsari et al, 2007; DeJong et al, 2010; Hustad et al, 2014; Pedersen & LaBrie, 2007; Read, Merrill, & Bytschkow, 2010; Wei, Barnett, & Clark, 2010; Zamboanga et al, 2013a). Reported reasons for pregaming include enhancing the drinking experience (e.g., “to have fun”), overcoming alcohol accessibility issues (e.g., limited access to public drinking), and facilitating sexual experiences (Bachrach, Merrill, Bytschkow, & Read, 2012; LaBrie, Hummer, Pedersen, Lac, & Chithambo, 2012).…”

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PTSD and Pregaming in College Students: A Risky Practice for an At-Risk Group

Radomski

Blayney

Prince

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Substance Use & Misuse

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Background College students with trauma exposure and PTSD are at risk for problem drinking. This may include more specific hazardous drinking practices such as pregaming (drinking prior to a social event), which is linked to increased alcohol-related consequences. Objectives The present study examined the association of pregaming and alcohol consequences and the role of trauma exposure and PTSD in predicting pregaming and alcohol-related consequences in a sample of college students using Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling (MSEM). We also assessed specific risk associated with PTSD relative to trauma exposure alone in relation to our outcomes. Methods Participants were categorized into groups based on trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms via diagnostic interview: 1) No Trauma, those who had not experienced a Criterion A trauma; 2) Trauma Only, those who experienced a Criterion A trauma but did not currently have PTSD; and 3) PTSD, those with current full or partial PTSD related to a Criterion A trauma. Alcohol consumption and related consequences also were measured via interview (TLFB, B-YAACQ). Results For all participants, nearly 50% more consequences were reported on pregaming days compared to non-pregaming drinking days. Those with PTSD were significantly more likely to pregame than those in the Trauma Only and No Trauma groups. Moreover, students with PTSD reported more consequences on pregaming days relative to the other two groups. In all analyses, the No Trauma and Trauma Only groups did not differ. Conclusions PTSD may confer risk both for pregaming and experiencing harmful consequences on pregaming days.

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PTSD and Pregaming in College Students: A Risky Practice for an At-Risk Group

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Blayney

Prince

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Substance Use & Misuse

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“…Indeed, alcohol use prior to college has emerged as the best predictor of drinking during the first year of college, which is often a period of increased alcohol use and problems (3). Three drinking practices that are associated with rapid consumption and an increased risk of experiencing negative alcohol-related problems in college students are drinking games, pregaming (drinking alcohol before attending an event) (4–6) and tailgating (drinking alcohol before attending and in the general vicinity of a football game) (7). As the first few weeks of college are not only critical for college success, but also for the development of drinking behaviors (8), it is vital to evaluate correlates of heavy drinking in the context of drinking games, pregaming, and tailgating.…”

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Drinking games, tailgating, and pregaming: Precollege predictors of risky college drinking

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Pearson

Hustad

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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Background The transition from high school to college is a critical period for developing college drinking habits. Hazardous alcohol consumption increases during this period, as well as participation in drinking games, pregaming, and tailgating. All of these risky drinking practices are associated with higher levels of intoxication as well as an increased risk of alcohol-related problems. Objective The current study aimed to evaluate pre-college predictors (personality, social norms, and beliefs reflecting the internalization of the college drinking culture [ICDC]) of estimated peak BAC (pBAC) reached during drinking games, pregaming, and tailgating, as well as pBAC and alcohol-related problems during the first 30 days of college. Methods Participants (n =936) were incoming freshmen at a large university who completed a baseline assessment prior to college matriculation and a follow-up assessment after they had been on campus for 30 days. Results Using path analysis, ICDC was significantly associated with pBAC reached during the three risky drinking practices. ICDC had an indirect effect on both pBAC and alcohol-related problems via pBAC from drinking games, pregaming, and tailgating. Hopelessness and sensation seeking were significantly related to alcohol use outcomes. Conclusion Precollege perceptions of the college drinking culture are a stronger predictor of subsequent alcohol use than social norms. Interventions that target these beliefs may reduce peak intoxication and associated harms experienced during the first 30 days of college.

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“…Moreover, in contrast to other high-risk drinking activities [e.g. pregaming/prepartying, or drinking before going out, Borsari et al (8); tailgating, or drinking before attending a football game, Hustad et al (9); 21st birthday celebrations, Rutledge et al (10)], some participants may not have total control over how much they drink because their consumption is determined by the rules of the game and/or other participants' behavior (e.g. targeting other gamers to drink).…”

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Introduction to the Special Issue on College Drinking Games

Zamboanga

Tomaso

2014

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Drinking games are high-risk, social drinking activities comprised of rules that promote participants' intoxication and determine when and how much alcohol should be consumed. Despite the negative consequences associated with drinking games, this high-risk activity is common among college students, with participation rates reported at nearly 50% in some studies. Empirical research examining drinking games participation in college student populations has increased (i.e. over 40 peer-reviewed articles were published in the past decade) in response to the health risks associated with gaming and its prevalence among college students. This Special Issue of The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse seeks to advance the college drinking games literature even further by addressing understudied, innovative factors associated with the study of drinking games, including the negative consequences associated with drinking games participation; contextual, cultural, and psychological factors that may influence gaming; methodological concerns in drinking games research; and recommendations for intervention strategies. This Prologue introduces readers to each article topic-by-topic and underscores the importance of the continued study of drinking games participation among college students.

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Tailgating and Pregaming by College Students with Alcohol Offenses: Patterns of Alcohol Use and Beliefs

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PTSD and Pregaming in College Students: A Risky Practice for an At-Risk Group

PTSD and Pregaming in College Students: A Risky Practice for an At-Risk Group

Drinking games, tailgating, and pregaming: Precollege predictors of risky college drinking

Introduction to the Special Issue on College Drinking Games

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