Results of this analysis showed that a history of parental alcoholism was not a significant predictor of college student drinking for either Anglos or Hispanics. However, ethnicity significantly predicted abusive drinking, with Anglos reporting more frequent and greater use than Hispanics. The age of the participant in the study did predict marijuana and cocaine use. Abusive drinking by college students in the United States is a widespread and continuing problem. Studies concerning specific student subgroups have found high rates of use. The prevalence of alcohol and other drug use, as well as the extent of negative consequences associated with this use has fueled efforts to effectively and efficiently identify those students at risk for developing substance abuse problems. Previous research has shown that members of Greek societies drink and use other drugs at significantly high levels. This study examined parental alcohol as a predictor of the substance-using behaviors of 418 Hispanic and Anglo college students as compared with other potential predictors including age, gender, ethnicity, and membership in Greek societies. References