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Glassman, Tavis; Werch, Chudley E.; Jobli, Edessa; Bian, Hui – Journal of American College Health, 2007
High-risk drinking on game day represents a unique public health challenge. Objective: The authors examined the drinking behavior of college football fans and assessed the support for related interventions. Participants: The authors randomly selected 762 football fans, including college students, alumni, and other college football fans, to…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Public Health, Drinking, Law Enforcement
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Werch, Chudley E.; Carlson, Joan M.; Pappas, Deborah M.; Edgemon, Patricia; DiClemente, Carlo C. – Prevention Researcher, 2002
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 preparticiaption physical examinations. In this article, Dr. Werch and colleagues report on the results from their pilot study, using a modified version of STARS (Start…
Descriptors: Smoking, Physical Examinations, Athletes, Prevention