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Risk for Frequent Marijuana Use and Problems Among Young Adults with a Medical Marijuana Card

As marijuana becomes legal in more states, it is important to view the trends in use among young adults who possess medical marijuana (MM) cards compared to those who don’t. …
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Decision Making Processes and Alcohol Use Among College Students

College students binge drink more frequently than adolescents and young adults, and a new study explored the psychological decision-making processes and other factors that lead to this behavior.

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Sexual Orientation in Relation to Tobacco Use in Young Adult College Students

Young adults who identify as being part of a sexual minority are considered to be at high-risk for tobacco use. A recent study investigated cigarette and alternate tobacco product use …
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Sources of Controlled Substances for Adolescents who Misuse Prescription Drugs

Over one million adolescents in the US misused prescription drugs in 2016. Using information from the 2009-2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a recent study investigated the most …
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Stress and risk for hookah use among African-American college students

African American youth and young adults have very high rates of tobacco use. Alternative routes of using tobacco, such as hookah, play a big role in these statistics. A recent …
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Are Protective Behavioral Strategies Associated with Fewer Negative Consequences on High Intensity Drinking Days?

High episodic drinking (HED), the consumption of 4-5 drinks on a given occasion, is common among college students and puts them at risk for experiencing negative consequences. Many students exceed …
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Association between marijuana use with alcohol use and consequences throughout first 2 years of college

Entering college is associated with marijuana use as well as increased alcohol use. A recent study looked at marijuana as a factor in the amount of alcohol consumed as well …
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E-cigarettes, alcohol use, and mental health in college students

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often used by college students who also use alcohol. A recent study investigated patterns of e-cigarette use, alcohol use, and mental illness in college students.

College Student Knowledge of Blackouts and Implications for Intervention

Blackouts are experienced by many college students and significantly increase the risk for alcohol-related harm. However, few college students are aware of the risk factors that lead to blackouts.

Prescription Opioid Misuse Among University Students

While it has been established that prescription opioid misuse is a crisis in the United States, there is little information on the population of misusers within the university setting.

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News & Research

Risk for Frequent Marijuana Use and Problems Among Young Adults with a Medical Marijuana Card

Decision Making Processes and Alcohol Use Among College Students

Sexual Orientation in Relation to Tobacco Use in Young Adult College Students

Sources of Controlled Substances for Adolescents who Misuse Prescription Drugs

Stress and risk for hookah use among African-American college students

Are Protective Behavioral Strategies Associated with Fewer Negative Consequences on High Intensity Drinking Days?

Association between marijuana use with alcohol use and consequences throughout first 2 years of college

E-cigarettes, alcohol use, and mental health in college students

College Student Knowledge of Blackouts and Implications for Intervention

Prescription Opioid Misuse Among University Students

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