Off-Campus Residence as a Risk Factor for Heavy Drinking Among College Students.
Madeline B BenzAngelo M DiBelloSara G BalestrieriMary Beth MillerJennifer E MerrillAshley D LoweryNadine R MastroleoKate B CareyPublished in: Substance use & misuse (2017)
Living off-campus - either independently or with peers - is a risk factor for heavy drinking and consequences. This group exhibits more risky drinking behaviors and alcohol-related consequences than students living on-campus, independent of age and class year. Therefore, students moving off-campus may be appropriate targets for alcohol misuse prevention programs.