Executive Summary Report, Study notes of Organic Chemistry

Download Executive Summary Report and more Study notes Organic Chemistry in PDF only on Docsity! Executive SummaryTexas Christian University (Online) ( 2015 Other ) Page 1 of 8 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Consortium Number = Institution Number = 1814 Number of Surveys = 765 Undergraduates Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long FormSIUC/Core Institute Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 453-4420 374 E. Grand Avenue Texas Christian University (Online) The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes, and perceptions among college students at two and four-year institutions. Development of this survey was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The survey includes several types of items about drugs and alcohol. One type deals with the students' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol and other drugs, and the other deals with the students' own use and consequences of use. There are also several items on students' demographic and background characteristics as well as perception of campus climate issues and policy. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY LONG FORM - FORM 194 Key Findings from students at Texas Christian University (Online) Following are some key findings on the use of alcohol: % of the students consumed alcohol in the past year ("annual prevalence"). % of the students consumed alcohol in the past 30 days ("30-day prevalence"). % of underage students (younger than 21) consumed alcohol in the previous 30 days. % of students reported binge drinking in the previous two weeks. A binge is defined as 85.4 74.7 65.7 45.6 Following are some key findings on the use of illegal drugs: % of the students have used marijuana in the past year ("annual prevalence"). % of the students are current marijuana users ("30-day prevalence"). % of the students have used an illegal drug other than marijuana in the past year ("annual % of the students are current users of illegal drugs other than marijuana ("30-day 29.7 15.6 14.4 8.0 The most frequently reported illegal drugs used in the past 30 days were: Marijuana (pot, hash, hash oil) Amphetamines (diet pills, speed) Cocaine (crack, rock, freebase) 15.6 3.9 3.7 % % % consuming 5 or more drinks in one sitting. prevalence"). prevalence"). Executive SummaryTexas Christian University (Online) ( 2015 Other ) Page 2 of 8 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Consortium Number = Institution Number = 1814 Number of Surveys = 765 Undergraduates Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long FormSIUC/Core Institute Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 453-4420 374 E. Grand Avenue Following are some key findings on the consequences % reported some form of public misconduct (such as trouble with police, 36.6 25.1 Following are some key findings on opinions % of students said the campus has alcohol and drug policies; % said they "don't know"; and % said there wasn't a policy. 98.4 1.4 0.1 92.7 52.3 24.5 of alcohol and drug use: % reported experiencing some kind of serious personal problems (such as suicidality, about the campus environment: % of students said the campus has an alcohol and drug prevention program; % said they "don't know"; and % said there wasn't a program. 81.0 18.3 0.8 % of students said the campus is concerned about the prevention of drug and alcohol use; % said they "don't know"; and % said the campus is not concerned. 89.7 4.1 6.2 With regard to students' perceptions of other students' use: % of students believe the average student on campus uses alcohol once a week or more. % of students believe the average student on this campus uses some form of % of students indicated they would prefer not to have alcohol available at parties they 87.0 % of students indicated they would prefer not to have drugs available at parties they attend. attend. illegal drug at least once a week. being hurt or injured, trying unsuccessfully to stop using, sexual assault) at least once during the past year as a result of drinking or drug use. fighting/argument, DWI/DUI, vandalism) at least once during the past year as a result of drinking or drug use. Executive SummaryTexas Christian University (Online) ( 2015 Other ) Page 5 of 8 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Consortium Number = Institution Number = 1814 Number of Surveys = 765 Undergraduates Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long FormSIUC/Core Institute Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 453-4420 374 E. Grand Avenue 67.8 14.4 15.4 77.0 9.9 36.5 21.3 27.0 In the last 30 days, the following percentages of students engaged in the behaviors described below: % refused an offer of alcohol or other drugs % bragged about alcohol or other drug use % heard someone else brag about alcohol or other drug use % carried a weapon such as a gun, knife, etc. (not hunting or job related) % experienced peer pressure to drink or use drugs % held a drink to have people stop bothering you about why you weren't drinking % thought a sexual partner was not attractive because he/she was drunk % told a sexual partner that he/she was not attractive because he/she was drunk The following data describes how students say their friends would feel if they... Tried marijuana once or twice 38.3 % of their friends would disapprove- Smoked marijuana occasionally 54.5 % of their friends would disapprove- Smoked marijuana regularly 80.6 % of their friends would disapprove- Tried cocaine once or twice 86.1 % of their friends would disapprove- Took cocaine regularly 97.9 % of their friends would disapprove- Tried LSD once or twice 88.4 % of their friends would disapprove- Took LSD regularly 97.7 % of their friends would disapprove- Took one or two drinks every day 59.5 % of their friends would disapprove- Took four or five drinks every day 92.2 % of their friends would disapprove- Had five or more drinks at one sitting 57.8 % of their friends would disapprove- The following are some key findings on the perceived effects of alcohol: 83.3 % say it breaks the ice 80.9 % say it enhances social activity 49.5 % say it makes it easier to deal with stress 68.4 % say it facilitates a connection with peers 74.3 % say it gives people something to talk about 69.0 % say it facilitates male bonding 63.8 % say it facilitates female bonding 66.6 % say it allows people to have more fun 77.5 % say it gives people something to do 25.4 % say it makes food taste better 28.0 % say it makes women sexier 23.3 % say it makes men sexier 24.5 % say it makes me sexier 49.6 % say it facilitates sexual opportunity Executive SummaryTexas Christian University (Online) ( 2015 Other ) Page 6 of 8 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Consortium Number = Institution Number = 1814 Number of Surveys = 765 Undergraduates Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long FormSIUC/Core Institute Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 453-4420 374 E. Grand Avenue 43.1 84.4 44.9 7.4 10.1 6.4 7.5 2.5 2.8 8.5 1.1 3.7 33.2 81.4 32.4 4.2 5.5 3.3 4.3 1.4 1.0 5.2 0.7 1.9 21.9 68.7 19.0 1.8 3.1 1.6 1.3 0.8 0.6 1.8 0.5 0.8 11.3 20.3 7.7 0.3 1.5 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 The following tables provide additional details about students' reported use of drugs at this institution. Unless otherwise indicated, percentages are based on the total number of students responding validly to a given item. In general, substantial proportions of students report having used alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana in response to the question, "At what age did you first use ______?" whereas comparatively few report having used each of the other substances. This question examines "lifetime prevalence" as opposed to annual prevalence and 30-day prevalence. Table 2 describes lifetime prevalence, annual prevalence, 30-day prevalence, and high frequency use (3 times a week or more). 33.7 2.0 86.4 38.4 9.1 10.5 6.6 5.8 1.5 7.9 1.1 2.5 26.0 85.4 29.7 7.8 7.0 2.7 3.3 1.6 0.7 4.8 1.1 1.6 14.4 74.7 15.6 3.7 3.9 2.0 0.9 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.5 0.9 6.4 22.9 6.0 0.1 1.8 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 Lifetime Prevalence Table 2 - Substance Use Coll. Ref. Tobacco Alcohol Marijuana Cocaine Amphetamines Sedatives Hallucinogens Opiates Inhalants Designer drugs Steroids Other drugs Annual Prevalence Coll. Ref. 30-Day Prevalence Coll. Ref. 3X/Week or more Coll. Ref.Substance Notes: Coll. = Texas Christian University (Online) Use of Drugs For comparison purposes some figures are included from a reference group of 143191 students from 312 institutions from the 2011 to 2013 National Data. Ref. = Reference group of 143191 college students Executive SummaryTexas Christian University (Online) ( 2015 Other ) Page 7 of 8 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Consortium Number = Institution Number = 1814 Number of Surveys = 765 Undergraduates Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - Long FormSIUC/Core Institute Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 453-4420 374 E. Grand Avenue 32.9 25.1 27.0 32.6 49.8 58.9 1.2 4.1 14.1 7.9 2.1 4.4 8.8 19.2 4.8 18.4 26.9 1.2 10.8 0.8 0.8 13.7 4.0 18.9 29.9 3.9 13.7 11.9 1.9 22.6 45.0 27.9 33.2 40.9 56.6 63.1 4.3 9.8 This Institution Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Use The proportion of students who report having had problems as a result of drinking or drug use is another indicator of the level of substance abuse. The percentages of students who reported that within the past year they had various problematic experiences are given in Table 3. The top group of items represents public misconduct or behaviors that involve actual or potential harm to others. The second group represents possibly serious personal problems. The last group may consist of less serious (and more common) experiences which nevertheless may indicate excessive use. Table 3 - Problematic Experiences Reference Group Been arrested for DWI/DUI Experience Been in trouble with police, residence hall, or other college authorities Damaged property, pulled fire alarms, etc. Driven a car while under the influence Got into an argument or fight Tried to commit suicide Seriously thought about suicide Been hurt or injured Been taken advantage sexually Taken advantage of another sexually Tried unsuccessfully to stop using Thought I might have a drinking or other drug problem Performed poorly on a test or important project Done something I later regretted Missed a class Been criticized by someone I know Had a memory loss Got nauseated or vomited Had a hangover The average number of drinks consumed per week at this institution is 4 drinks. The national average is 4.4 drinks (based on a sample of 143191). The percentage of students who report having binged in the last two weeks at this institution is 45.6% compared to the national average of 43.9%.