'Excessive drinking - An inescapable part of university life?' A focus group study of Australian undergraduates

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'Excessive drinking - An inescapable part of university life?' A focus group study of Australian undergraduates

The university environment reinforces positive alcohol-related expectations and motivations for drinking among undergraduate students. High levels of hazardous consumption in this population lead to significant negative alcohol-related consequences, for individuals and those around them. This study...

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Main Authors:	Hallett, Jonathan, McManus, Alexandra, Maycock, Bruce, Smith, Jennifer, Howat, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Scientific Research Publishing 2014
Subjects:	Drinking Student Alcohol Binge Qualitative Undergraduate
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33583

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