1. 2017 Indiana College Substance Use Survey
November 3, 2017
Rosie King
Institute for Research on Addictive Behavior
Indiana University-Bloomington

2. Indiana College Substance Use Survey
Funded by the Indiana Collegiate Action Network
Conducted online in Spring 2017
7,227 students from 31 campuses participated (10% response rate)
65% female, 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 77% full-time students, 15% Greek member, 40% under 21 years, 31% over 25 years

3. Substance Use in Past Month by Age
Older students use less ex cigarettes
¾ alcohol vs ½ underage
E-Cigarettes younger students
Other substances very little diff by age

4. Substance Use in Past Month by Age
Other substances very little diff by age
Almost 4% under 21 for hallucinogens
Rest around 2-3% except heroin =.4%

5. Substance Use in Past Month by Gender, 18-25 years old
Males more
In line with national ex cigs
E-cigs almost as common as cigs and cigars among males
After tobacco, rx stimulants

6. Substances Used With Vaping Devices
By Gender* By Age**
Most students who have used them (refer to N) used with tobacco
40% of male students used with marijuana and no difference by age for marij
*N = 1,597
**N = 2,112

7. Binge Drinking in Past 2 Weeks
Defined as 5/4
1/3 of females and almost 4/10 of males
1/3 of under and 40% of 21+

8. Past Month Alcohol Use, U.S.
This is national data
MTF since 1980
1980 – 1995 rates = 75-80%
1995 – 2009 rates = 66-70%
Since 2009 dropped to below 2/3 (ex blip in 2012) with lowest rate ever reported in 2013 and has stayed there 63%

9. Past Month Alcohol Use
Our differences could be due to which schools participated but also showing general decline

10. Binge Drinking, U.S. Same thing with binge drinking MTF uses 5+ drinks
1980 – 1994 rate = 40-45%
rate = 39-42%
Beginning in 2009 decrease from 37 to 32%
2015 lowest ever

11. Binge Drinking
Our differences could be due to which schools participated but also showing general decline
lowest ever

12. Past Month Marijuana Use, U.S.
Rising since 2006, Highest reported since 1986

13. Past Month Marijuana Use
Our rates more erratic but last 2 years were highest ever on ICSUS
2017 – 18-25

14. Past Month Marijuana Use Who Did Not Use Alcohol in Past Month
Range 2.4 – 5.0%

15. Locations of Alcohol Use in Past Year by Age
Sometimes, Often, Always
Refer to n
N = 5,634

16. Type of Alcohol Consumed in Past Year by Gender (18-25)
Sometimes, Often, Always
N = 3,776

17. Type of Alcohol Consumed in Past Year by Age
Sometimes, Often, Always
N = 5,634

18. Reasons for Alcohol Use in Past Year by Age
Sometimes, Often, Always
Refer to n
15% get away from problems & anger
Less than 5% of students use for other
N = 5,634

19. Consequences of Alcohol Use in Past Year by Gender (18-25)
Out of all participants.. Half of all males had to take care of another
N = 3,776

20. Consequences of Other’s Alcohol Use in Past Year by Gender (18-25)
Out of all participants.. Half of all males had to take care of another

21. Sources of Alcohol Among Underage Students
Note purchase from retailer
N = 1,926

22. Methods for Purchasing from Retailer in Past Year, by Gender, Under 21

23. Underage Purchase of Alcohol From a Retailer in Past Year
Mandatory carding law enacted
Out of students who used alcohol

24. Underage Purchase of Alcohol Without Using ID
Mandatory carding law enacted
Out of students who purchased

25. Percent of Students Under 21 Who Think It’s Likely an Underage Student Would Be Ticketed
Very or Somewhat
Males worse, off campus worse
N = 2,776

26. Typical Number of Drinks Consumed – Reported vs. Perceived (18-25)

27. Typical Number of Drinks Consumed – Reported vs. Perceived (18-25)
55% reported 2 or fewer drinks
84% thought typical student had 3+ and 41% thought typical student had 5+
Half of students drink less than 3 drinks typically

28. Perceived Number of Students Who Drank Alcohol in Past Month (18-25)
61%
40% over estimate

29. Percent of Students (18-25) Who Think Their Close Friends Would Disapprove If They…
Male
Female
Had 5+ drinks at one sitting 31 49
Used marijuana 42 50
Used Rx medication not prescribed to them 74 85
Address both misperceptions of how peers behave (descriptive norms)
And of peers disapproval about use (Injunctive norms)
As well as perception of risk of behaviors can be crucial elements in prevention efforts

30. Number of Mentally Unhealthy Days in Past Month, by Gender (18-25)
Stress, depression, problems with emotions
Almost half of women 6+ days
25% men

31. Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Past Year, by Gender (18-25)

32. We Invite You to Participate
Offered every spring
It’s free
You can add up to 10 questions of your own choosing
You receive a report of your school’s findings