The main aim of this study is to identify protective factors and risk factors
linked to alcohol consumption in university students of both sexes.
These factors were measured on the basis of a descriptive cross-sectional
study developed in 2007-2008 at the University of Huelva. In order to
analyze the relations among variables, we have used the chi-square test
of Pearson. To identify risk and protective factors a binomial logistic
regression analysis was conducted. The results confirm the influence of
policonsumption and sex as the main risk factors. “Botellones” decrease
predictive degree when compared with usual consumption. Reading
habit, love of music and age behave as protective factors against drugs
consumption. Finally, lower drinking degrees inside the college, higher
frequency of attendance and lower weekly alcohol consumption, are
protective factors.