Many college students report participating in drinking related events which can lead to a variety of negative consequences including accidental death, injury, and physical and sexual assault. Drinking games and …
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Deaths related to drug overdose have been on the rise in the United States. This has led many states to institute harm reduction (HR) interventions to decrease drug-related harms including …
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The COVID-19 pandemic created stress and anxiety for many young adults as they experiences disruption to education, employment, and living situations. Studies have shown that anxiety and stress caused by …
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The transition to college is a time for young adults to explore independent living and self-care. During this time period young adults may also engage in risk behaviors such alcohol …
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with increased substance use, especially alcohol, as evident by the high cooccurrence of PTSD and alcohol use disorder (AUD). College students are particularly vulnerable …
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Prescription stimulant misuse and diversion are notable problems on college campuses. Misuse of these substances can lead to a variety of adverse effects including irregular heartbeat, seizures, dependence, and overdose. …
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Substance use disorder (SUD) is prevalent among young adults in college. Around 20% of students have been identified as meeting criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and 14% for SUD. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about immense challenges for college students, especially for African-American students as hospitalizations and death rates are higher among this population. These stressors have generated mental …
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A dangerous consequence of high risk alcohol consumption is alcohol-induced memory loss, which is also known as blacking out. This occurs when large amounts of alcohol are consumed quickly increasing …
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Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances by young adults in the United States. College students in particular are at a higher risk of engaging in risky alcohol …
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