Pacific Islanders (PI) have been found to be at a higher risk for adverse outcomes from alcohol consumption due to mental and physical health disparities. These disparities may stem from …
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Simultaneous alcohol and marijuana use (SAM) has become common throughout college campuses across the nation. Previous research has shown co-use of these substances puts users at higher risk for adverse …
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With the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) being declared a pandemic on March 13th, 2020, there is questions about youth’s motivations to social distance. The current study aims to looks …
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Young adults transitioning to adulthood are known to experience increases in heavy episodic drinking (HED) and sexual exploration. Previous research has shown students in a committed relationship may engage in …
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Opioid misuse and related deaths have increased over the previous decade making it essential to know factors that may influence opioid misuse among young adults. An at-risk subpopulation for misuse …
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) pose substantial healthcare and economic costs with the most commonly used substances being alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis. Much research has shown that environmental factors play a …
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The popularity of hookah use among young adults has increased over the past several years. Hookah use poses a unique risk in that typical sessions last over 30 minutes and …
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While heavy drinking and its consequences remains a major concern among young adults, most research is done in a retrospective manner. This retrospective reporting is often called Timeline Followback (TLFB) …
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The recent murders and perpetual violence at the hands of law enforcement across our country and subsequent protests have served as a stark reminder of the deeply rooted and devastating …
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Previous research has pointed to young adults exhibiting peak lifetime levels of substance use; primarily alcohol and marijuana. Research has also shown that simultaneous alcohol and marijuana (SAM) may lead …
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