Approximately 77% of college students report ever having used alcohol. High-risk alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of adverse effects, making it an area of interest for many researchers. …
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Around 17% of college students have misused prescription stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta). Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) is defined as using a medication in a way that the prescriber did not …
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Emerging adults (ages 18-25) have the highest prevalence of alcohol use compared to other age groups. In addition, emerging adults have the highest past year use of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, …
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Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States despite efforts to control tobacco use. Additionally, in 2020 annual cigarette sales increased for the …
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Individuals with eating disorders (ED) report higher rates of smoking than individuals without eating disorders. Nicotine is an appetite suppression which may lead some individuals to use it to control …
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High-risk drinking behaviors are a significant health concern on college campuses. There are many negative consequences association with drinking however, alcohol use alone only accounts for a quarter to half …
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Approximately 33% of college students report heavy episodic drinking (four or five drinks in one sitting), whereas 6% of college students have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorders. Personality characteristics …
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High-risk alcohol consumption, such as binge drinking, is prevalent among college students and can result in impaired academic performance. Posting and viewing alcohol-related social media content may reinforce high-risk alcohol …
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Sexual assault is a notable public health concern on college campuses affecting one in ten college students in general. Sexual assault can result in a variety of adverse health consequences …
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Black college students consume less alcohol than other racial groups but are at a similar or higher risk of experiencing alcohol related adverse effects. Racial/ethnic discrimination may be one factor …
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