Adolescents and young adults are the most frequent consumers of cannabis compared to other age groups. Some motivations for cannabis use include reduction in anxiety and/or depression. In addition, many …
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Electronic Music Events (EME) are large music festivals in which many use drugs and alcohol. One study found that 43% of young adults who attend EME reported lifetime MDMA use. …
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College students are more likely to engaged in high-risk drinking behaviors like binge drinking (consuming more than 4 drinks in a single session) compared to other age groups. Cognitive processes …
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Many college students who consume alcohol experience periods of amnesia known as “blackouts.” Alcohol-induced blackouts have been associated with injury, sexual assault, depression, and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Previous studies …
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Heavy episodic drinking (HED), which is defined consuming 4+/5+ drinks in one sitting for females/males, can lead to a variety of adverse effects in college students. Latinx students in particular …
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During the past few years, there has been a dramatic increase in past month electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use from 1.5% to 14% among college students. E-cigarette users are more likely …
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Young adults tend to consume more media than other age groups. Some studies have found an association between viewing alcohol-related media and alcohol use, intentions to drink, alcohol use norms, …
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Of college students that report alcohol consumption, around one-third report binge drinking within the past 30 days. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA), has stated that binge …
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College drinking parent-based interventions (PBIs) are programs offered to college students’ parents prior to moving to campus to help reduce their students’ risk of alcohol related consequences. Two common themes …
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Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is common on college campuses, as evident by a 2018 survey that found one in five college students use e-cigarettes or vape products. Cannabis vape products …
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