Many students, especially those who drank alcohol during high school, enter college eager to experiment with drinking, while others are opposed to drinking. Students’ desire to fit in can affect …
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Many recent studies have supported that college drinking is a significant public health concern. 50.1% of 18–25-year-olds reported using alcohol in the past month and 29.2% reported binge drinking in …
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Binge drinking occurs when a male consumes at least five drinks, or a female consumes four drinks within two hours. Heavy drinking is at least ten drinks for males and …
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Research has shown that transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people are possibly more vulnerable to substance use disorders than cisgender people. Research has also show that TGD adults are more …
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College students are under a lot of stress; a big part of college life is trying to figure out how to manage it. Existing literature shows associations between greater perceived …
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Due to many changes in cannabis-related legislation over the past few decades, the use of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes has become legal in many places across Canada and …
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Previous studies have shown that pregaming (also known as pre-drinking) can be hazardous and lead to increased intoxication and negative alcohol-related consequences. On average, 60-75% of college students report pregaming …
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According to recent studies, the misuse of prescription medication is the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States among all age groups but particularly among those ages 18 -25. In …
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According to recent estimates, roughly 5.1% of the global population has an alcohol use disorder, and around 35 million people have a drug use disorder. Evidence suggests that negative emotionality …
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The National Health Interview Survey reported that between 2011 and 2017, young adults were more vulnerable to food insecurity than older adults in the United States. Another study reported that …
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