Minnesota State University Moorhead

                                CORE Drug and Alcohol Survey Summary

                        Additional details from the Executive summary

                        Ranking of student concerns (greatest to least):

                                    Sexual Assault                                                                     87%

                                                Harassment because of race/ethnicity                           75%

                                                Non-sexual assault                                                            73%

                                                Harassment because of sexual orientation                  71%

                                                Harassment because of gender                                      70%

                                                Harassment because of religion                                     70%

                                                Vandalism on campus                                                       59%

                                                Alcohol and other drug use                                                               34%

                        Ranking of student estimate of risk with certain behaviors (greatest to least):

                                    Unprotected sex with multiple partners                          82%

                                                Taking LSD regularly                                                          78%

                                                Taking Cocaine regularly                                                   76%

                                                Taking amphetamines regularly                                      73%

                                                Smoking Marijuana regularly                                            52%

                                                Taking 4-5 drinks nearly every day                                   50%

                                                Taking steroids to build muscle, stamina                      49%

                                                Unprotected sex with a single partner                            44%

                                                Five or more drinks in one sitting (binge drink)             40%

                                                Consume alcohol prior to sexual activity                        38%

                                Sexual behavior:

                                                Students reporting any sexual behavior during past year           78%

                                                Of this %, number reporting using alcohol prior to intercourse 28%

                                                Of this %, number reporting us of illegal drugs    “       “                 5%

                                During the past 30 days:

                                                Refused an offer of alcohol or other drugs                    71%

                                                Carried a weapon, not for hunting or job related             3%

                                                Experienced peer pressure to drink/do drugs                               45%

                                Key findings on perceived effects of alcohol:

                                                Breaks the ice                                                                      86%

                                                Enhances social activity                                                      84%

                                                Makes it easier to deal with stress                                  39%

                                                Facilitates a connection with peers                                 63%

                                                Gives people something to talk about                            75%

                                                Facilitates male bonding                                                   61%

                                                Facilitates female bonding                                                                51%

                                                Allows people to have more fun                                       65%

                                                Gives peoples something to do                                       80%

                                                Makes food taste better                                                      15%

                                                Makes women sexier                                                         28%

                                                Makes men sexier                                                               16%

                                                Makes (survey participant) sexier                                     18%

                                                Facilitates sexual opportunity                                           52%