The introduction of the heavy and frequent drinker: a proposed classification to increase accuracy of alcohol assessments in postsecondary educational settings.

Objective: This study demonstrates the differences that exist within college drinkers identified as high-risk drinkers.

Method: The study looked at alcohol and other drug (AOD) use patterns of the entire U.S.

College factors that influence drinking.

Objective: The purpose of this article is to examine the aspects of collegiate environments, rather than student characteristics, that influence drinking. Unfortunately, the existing literature is scant on this topic.

Method: A literature review of articles primarily published within the last 10 years, along with some earlier "landmark" studies of collegiate drinking in the United States, was conducted to determine institutional factors that influence the consumption of alcohol.