We took a Campus Climate Survey to gain social norming data from current UA students. In 2018 and 2020, we asked the following questions; and as you can see from their answers, there is a strong misconception regarding alcohol and substance use in college.
Q: How often do you think the typical student at your school drinks alcohol?
A: Most students answered 2 to 3 times per week. (2020)
Q: How often do you drink alcohol?
A: Most students answered monthly or less, or never. (2020)
Q: Within the last 30 days, how often do you think the typical student at your school drank alcohol?
A: Most students answered 10 to 19 days. (2018)
Q: Within the last 30 days, on how many days did you drink alcohol?
A: Most students answered 1 to 2 days, or none. (2018)