Many college students participate in binge drinking, which is the consumption of four or more alcoholic beverages for women or greater than 5 drinks for men during a single occasion. …
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Use of alternative tobacco products (ATP) like e-cigarettes has been increasing among the young adult population over the past decade. In addition, dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes has been …
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Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) is the use of medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without a prescription or in methods not prescribed. Prescription stimulants increase focus and concentration and are …
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Substance use (SU) can result in a number of negative personal and public health consequences including emotional regulation deficits, poor academic performance, and economic strain. SU often peaks during young …
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A recent survey in the United States found that 62% of college students use alcohol and 26% use cannabis. In addition, many college students use alcohol and cannabis simultaneously which …
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Many young adults engage in heavy alcohol consumption which can result in a blackout, defined as alcohol-induced memory loss. Blackout drinking is associated with a variety of negative consequences including …
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College students are at a high risk of heavy alcohol consumption which can result in greater negative alcohol-related consequences. In addition, the co-use of alcohol and cannabis is a growing …
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High-intensity drinking (HID) is defined as drinking 10 or more alcoholic beverages in a row. HID is a major public health concern among young adults as 1 in 10 young …
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Substance use generally begins during the time of emerging adulthood which is the period of transition from adolescence to young adulthood. Understanding factors that impact substance use initiation during this …
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The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among the young adult population has been growing in recent years. The main driver for experimentation with these products appears to be flavoring and …
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