Previous studies point to the transition state from adolescence to young adulthood being critical for co-occurring substance use. Problematic substance use has also been shown to emerge during this time. …
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Even though the number of Hispanic individuals living in the United States continues to increase, there are disparities in studies looking at substance use in this sub-population. Some research has …
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Research shows alcohol use can be used to regulate positive and negative affect and this may depend on motivational and contextual factors. Previous research suggests drinking motives can be categorized …
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With the wide-scale impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the United States many campuses and businesses have closed. Adverse consequences of this could include increased stress and social isolation along …
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The U.S. department of Health and Human Services states tobacco accounts for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. The current study looks at quantitative and qualitative methodology to …
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Two-fifths of college students in the United states meet the criteria for substance use disorder. Young adults are also at an increased his for having an opioid use disorder (OUD). …
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In 2016 the Surgeon General declared e-cigarette use among United States young a major public health concern. The National Youth Tobacco Survey indicated 17.7-40% of college students have tried or …
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21st birthday celebrations are known for being accompanied by extreme risky drinking. Previous research has shown some relations to young adult’s beliefs, intentions, and friends influences on this “rite of …
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With alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms being known predictors of hooking up, it is important to understand the relations between these decisions among young adults. One motive for drinking is …
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Young adults 19-22 years are at the highest risk for heavy drinking with males consistently being more likely to engage in binge drinking. There are no current investigations looking at …
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