Health Education and Wellness within University Health Services presented findings of the 2006 EMU CORE alcohol and other drug use survey to the Board of Regents March 20. The national survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes and perceptions among college students at two- and four-year institutions, including Eastern Michigan University. The online survey drew responses from 1,754 EMU students, with statistics showing EMU students' use of alcohol is less than the national average. Some key survey statistics for EMU students include:

Average number of drinks per week 3.3 (national average is 5.8)

Students who reported binging in last two weeks 36.5 percent (national average is 47 percent)

Drink alcohol three times or more per week 15.8 percent (national average is 23.5 percent)

Has had five or more drinks per sitting in previous two weeks 36.6 percent (national average is 40 percent)

Used tobacco three or more times per week 16.8 percent (national average is 17 percent)

Source: Health Education and Wellness, University Health Services

 

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