Importance of Using Recovery Language
Importance of Using Recovery Language
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Prescription stimulant misuse associated with impaired neuropsychological functioning in college students
A new study assessed differences in neuropsychological functioning in college students who misused prescription stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to their peers who did not misuse prescription stimulants. …
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After legalization, most CO marijuana users tried new products, over half experienced unexpected high
Recreational marijuana use has been legal in Colorado since 2012. A new study examined the relationship between trying new marijuana or hashish products, including edibles, and experiencing unexpected highs (stronger …
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Friends, siblings are important influences on college student tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use
A new study investigated associations between the use of cigarettes, alternative tobacco products (e.g., cigars/cigarillos, hookah, e-cigarettes), alcohol, and marijuana within the college population. Participants were 3,418 U.S. undergraduate students …
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College students may stockpile, improperly dispose of prescription and OTC medications
A new study examined college student over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medication purchasing, use, and disposal practices in order to better understand the behaviors that result in pharmaceutical pollution in surface …
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Peer group norms, drug sources, and desire for fun influence frequency of prescription drug misuse in young adults
A new study examined the mechanisms that shape prescription drug misuse behaviors in young adults. Study participants were 440 New York City residents aged 18 to 29 years who reported …
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PTSD symptoms and alcohol-related consequences may increase after graduation among students who have experienced trauma
The transition out of college is associated with changes in drinking behavior among many students; however, students with trauma histories may be at greater risk for experiencing negative alcohol outcomes. …
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New Partnership Funds Grant to Educate and Research Misuse of Prescription Drugs Among College Students
New Partnership Funds Grant to Educate and Research Misuse of Prescription Drugs Among College Students
Self-efficacy linked to college students’ likelihood to intervene in alcohol-related emergencies
According to Bandura’s social cognitive theory, self-efficacy (one’s confidence in their ability to accomplish a specific task) is a major component of the decision to intervene on behalf of another …
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Text messaging may be a valuable addition to risky drinking interventions
A new study examined the effectiveness of three interventions to risky drinking among undergraduate students: An assessment alone, a web-based intervention, and a web-based intervention plus text messaging. Participants were …
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