Pregaming normalizes a culture of drinking, drug use, study finds

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Observational analysis shows elevated substance abuse risks in college students who pregame, highlighting long-lasting negative health consequences.

Engagement in pregaming and tailgating associates with higher risks of alcohol abuse, and students face severe long-lasting consequences from these activities.
Analysis of pre-event gatherings links campus alcohol consumption to substance abuse, with affected students exhibiting increased participation in risky behavior.
Highlights that institutional party traditions normalize substance abuse across campuses, calling for proactive safety measures to reduce student vulnerability.

Halley Sutton (2024) studied this question.

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Observational analysis shows elevated substance abuse risks in college students who pregame, highlighting long-lasting negative health consequences.