Marijuana use tends to increase as teens and young adults transition to adulthood. A study surveyed high school seniors on their marijuana use. Those who planned to abstain from future …
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In recent years, cigarette smoking has declined in the United States. However, there has been a staggering increase in tobacco use among teens and young adults in the form of …
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It is well known that adolescents and young adults often use substances in social contexts such as parties. Parties that include alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs can be harmful and …
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As marijuana becomes legal in more states, it is important to view the trends in use among young adults who possess medical marijuana (MM) cards compared to those who don’t. …
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College students binge drink more frequently than adolescents and young adults, and a new study explored the psychological decision-making processes and other factors that lead to this behavior.
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Young adults who identify as being part of a sexual minority are considered to be at high-risk for tobacco use. A recent study investigated cigarette and alternate tobacco product use …
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Over one million adolescents in the US misused prescription drugs in 2016. Using information from the 2009-2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a recent study investigated the most …
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African American youth and young adults have very high rates of tobacco use. Alternative routes of using tobacco, such as hookah, play a big role in these statistics. A recent …
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High episodic drinking (HED), the consumption of 4-5 drinks on a given occasion, is common among college students and puts them at risk for experiencing negative consequences. Many students exceed …
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Entering college is associated with marijuana use as well as increased alcohol use. A recent study looked at marijuana as a factor in the amount of alcohol consumed as well …
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