Alcohol Use in the Greek System, 1999-2009: A Decade of Progress

Title: Alcohol Use in the Greek System, 1999-2009: A Decade of Progress

Volume: 2 Issue: 3

Author(s): Brian Borsari, John T.P. Hustad and Christy Capone

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Keywords: College, alcohol use, Greek system, intervention, prevention

Abstract: This review examines the empirical literature on fraternity and sorority drinking published during the last decade. This body of 69 research studies indicates that both socialization and selection influence alcohol use in the Greek system, as do normative perceptions and the enabling environment of Greek housing. This review also details the individual and chapter-level interventions that have been implemented to address drinking in the Greek system. Limitations of the current survey and intervention literature suggest several promising directions for future research.

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Borsari Brian, Hustad T.P. John and Capone Christy, Alcohol Use in the Greek System, 1999-2009: A Decade of Progress, Current Drug Abuse Reviews 2009; 2 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874473710902030216