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Longitudinal Correlates of Increased Alcohol Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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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Harm Reduction Policy Support among Students at Two U.S. Universities

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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General Drinking Motives and Alcohol Consumption across Three Contexts: Drinking Games, Tailgating, and in Stadium

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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Upstream Approaches to Addressing Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Diversion: Exploring Perspectives of College Students Who Misuse and Divert

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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The Influence of Pre-College Behaviors and Parenting Practices on Alcohol Misuse, Sexual Risk-Taking, and Adverse Outcomes Among First-Year College Women

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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PTSD Symptoms, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Alcohol-Related Outcomes Among Trauma-Exposed College Students

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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Use of Protective Behavioral Strategies and Blackout Experience among Mandated College Students

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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Exploring the Long-term 12-Step Collegiate Recovery Experiences of Emerging Adults: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

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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COVID-19-Related Anxiety: How do Coping and Optimism Relate to Substance Use in African–American Young Adults?

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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Increased Risk for Sexual Violence Victimization on Drinking Days Involving Pregaming

Alcohol consumption has been associated with an increased risk of sexual violence. This is notable concern on college campuses, as many students engage in high risk drinking behaviors. One form …
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Longitudinal Correlates of Increased Alcohol Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Harm Reduction Policy Support among Students at Two U.S. Universities

General Drinking Motives and Alcohol Consumption across Three Contexts: Drinking Games, Tailgating, and in Stadium

Upstream Approaches to Addressing Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Diversion: Exploring Perspectives of College Students Who Misuse and Divert

The Influence of Pre-College Behaviors and Parenting Practices on Alcohol Misuse, Sexual Risk-Taking, and Adverse Outcomes Among First-Year College Women

PTSD Symptoms, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Alcohol-Related Outcomes Among Trauma-Exposed College Students

Use of Protective Behavioral Strategies and Blackout Experience among Mandated College Students

Exploring the Long-term 12-Step Collegiate Recovery Experiences of Emerging Adults: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

COVID-19-Related Anxiety: How do Coping and Optimism Relate to Substance Use in African–American Young Adults?

Increased Risk for Sexual Violence Victimization on Drinking Days Involving Pregaming

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