Research has shown that substance use often begins with experimentation during early adolescence and reaches a peak during early adulthood. A 2019 survey showed illicit drug use was highest among …
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In 2021, 14.6% of undergraduate college students reported daily use of cannabis while 40% reported monthly cannabis use. Cannabis use can impact attention, memory, and processing speed which may negatively …
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Cannabis related messages are prevalent on social media and are more likely to focus on the positive aspects of the cannabis use experience than the negative aspects. College students are …
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College-age individuals make up a large proportion of those diagnosed with eating disorders (EDs) with prevalence ranging from 8 to 17%. This may be due to increased stress associated with …
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Approximately one in ten college students meet criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD). Cannabis use disorder is associated with a variety of adverse educational outcomes such as lower grade point …
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Co-use of alcohol and cannabis is becoming more popular among college students with around 47.3% of students reporting consuming both substances during the past 30 days. Among this group, 75.8% …
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Tobacco and nicotine products are more commonly use among sexual minority (SM; lesbian, gay, and bisexual) individuals than those who identify as heterosexual. Use of hookah (waterpipe tobacco smoking) has …
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Cannabis is a commonly used drug on college campuses and its use has been increasing in recent years. Cannabis use has been associated with a variety of adverse effects including …
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Alcohol and cannabis are two of the most frequently used substances among young adults with around 70% reporting alcohol use and 30% reporting cannabis use. Understanding predictors for substance use …
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Substance use typically reaches peak prevalence during emerging adulthood (age 18-25). Cannabis is a common substance used during this time period and its use has been associated with worsening physical …
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