August 11, 2006

Many Students Who Drink Exercise 'Protective Behaviors,' Study Suggests

By ERIC HOOVER

Many college students are using "protective behaviors" to reduce their risk of injury when drinking alcohol, a new study has found.

The research indicates that some of those behaviors correlate with reduced harm, including physical injuries to self and others, and forced sexual activities.

According to the study's findings, 73 percent of students who drink regularly employ at least one protective behavior, including alternating alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and setting a

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