Cannabis is a commonly used drug among young adults with around 40% of young adults age 19-28 reporting use in 2019. Many factors influence cannabis use in this age group …
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During 2018, California legalized recreational cannabis use for those over the age of 21. Around the same time California also enacted policies to reduce cigarette and vaping use including prohibiting …
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Around 66% of college students report experiencing a traumatic event during their lifetime. Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTS) can increase one’s risk for cannabis use and alcohol use …
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Young adults often post about and are exposed to content about substance use on social media platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. Previous studies have shown that exposure to …
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Pregaming, or drinking before going out, is common among college students with around 60-70% of college drinkers reporting pregaming within the past month. Past studies have shown that pregaming leads …
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The transition from high school to college is a particularly stressful time for many young adults and may lead to participation in risky health behaviors including substance use and disordered …
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Cannabis is a commonly used drug among adolescents and young adults. However, there are both short-term and long-term risks associated with cannabis use. Some short-term risks include anxiety and increased …
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Many people who enter treatment services report using multiple substances on the same or separate occasions. Combining substances can have a variety of effects including sedation, withdrawal, and enhancement. Substance …
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Around 17% of college students have misused prescription stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta). Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) is defined as using a medication in a way that the prescriber did not …
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Emerging adults (ages 18-25) have the highest prevalence of alcohol use compared to other age groups. In addition, emerging adults have the highest past year use of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, …
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