How Collegiate Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Relates to Substance Use During Young Adulthood and Substance Use Disorders in Early Midlife: A National Longitudinal Study McCabe, Sean Esteban et al. Journal of Adolescent Health, Volume 62, Issue 3, S35 - S43

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Those involved with sororities or fraternities are more likely to engage with binge drinking in college. Moreover, according to a survey in 2018 by the University of Michigan, individuals in Greek Life are more likely to later on develop symptoms of AUD (Alcoholic Use Disorder).

Relationship between Alcohol Use and Organization Involvement

Reference for the relationship between Alcohol Use and Organization Involvement

College students in social organizations, who are around alcohol more often tend to use more frequently. For example, in fraternities, men who live in the fraternity house drink more than those then do not, and also compared to those not involved in fraternities at all.

Environmental Factors

Does the environment surrounding the greek affiliation cause a member to consume more alcohol or do individuals with alcohol abuse behaviors choose greek environments?

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