I Drink, I Get Drunk, I Fall Down, No Problem: An Analysis of College Student Binge Drinking and Related Decision Making Behaviors

A web-based survey was developed to begin to measure the drinking norms at the Foxfield Races with the hopes of using the results to create a safer environment at future events. Students drink more at the Foxfield Races than a typical Saturday night with almost one-quarter (24.8%) of respondents having 6 or more additional drinks. Students think other students are drinking more than they really are (7.1 actual vs. 8.1 perceived). 46% of students reported experiencing at least one negative consequence as a result of their own drinking. 41% of students reported experiencing at least one negative consequence as a result of others´ drinking. Most students make safe transportation plans and follow through with those plans. Only 2.9% knowingly drove back from Foxfield after drinking. Students are not making as good choices with respect to food as only 14.4% brought enough to last for the entire event. Only 26.7% of respondents knew where the first aid tent was located.