Previous research has indicated some significant predictors of young adult drinking, but less is known about the connections between relevant traits and situational factors that contribute to alcohol use. A …
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Car accidents are the leading cause of death among young adults, and 30% of college students report driving under the influence in the past year. Identifying specific risk factors such …
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As medical marijuana is becoming legalized across the U.S. and dispensaries are appearing, it is important to understand how this will impact young adults. A recent study followed students from …
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As use of e-cigarettes increases among young adults, research must be done to understand motivations to initiate use as well as exposure to these substances. A recent study aimed to …
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Previous research has shown that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among adolescents and emerging young adults. A new study investigated prevalence of use and reasons for using …
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Events such as St. Patrick’s Day, spring break, 21st birthdays, and football game days occur during specific times that are seen as being socially acceptable to consume alcohol, which influences …
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College students often simultaneously use marijuana and alcohol. Very little is known about the patterns and consequences of this type of substance use, and this knowledge would be crucial information …
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In the United States, underage emerging adults (UEAs) are at the highest risk for binge drinking and experiencing negative outcomes from doing so. Specifically, Hispanic UEAs are at a particularly …
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Previous research has shown that use of e-cigarette products has significantly increased among college students in the past decade. A new study investigated college students’ reasons for using particular e-cigarette …
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Previous research has shown that social networks play a role in the drinking behaviors of college students due to student perceptions of peer alcohol use. A recent study administered a …
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