The names of the participating schools remain confidential so no one could prove or disprove the University's participation. Markwell said the main purpose of the survey is to give attention to those students who do not abuse substances on a regular basis. The high-risk drinkers are a small percentage, but they get all the attention. Through these prevention efforts, we can give this group more of a voice. Markwell noted other interesting finds in the survey, such as males reporting substance abuse more than females in every category except amphetamines, likely due to eating disorders.
Students have mixed feelings about the validity of the results.
Ofelia Gutierrez, freshman in LAS, feels that the results are accurate. She said the data is about what she would expect. However, Katie Floit, freshman in ACES, believes that the findings are not wholly correct. She believes that more people drink on a regular basis. Markwell said the state plans to administer the survey again in the spring of 2002.