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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Around 10% of college student in the United States study abroad in a different country during their college experience. Study abroad programs present students with opportunities for personal, cultural, and …
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In 2019, 902 overdose deaths among young adults were related to prescription stimulants. This may be due to the growing issue of prescription drug diversion which is the sharing, selling, …
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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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In the United States, underage emerging adults (UEAs) are at the highest risk for binge drinking and experiencing negative outcomes from doing so. Specifically, Hispanic UEAs are at a particularly …
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Brief motivational interventions (BMI) have been proven to be useful in reducing problematic alcohol use in young adults. Compared to other means of talking about problematic alcohol use, BMI tends …
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Marijuana use is a significant health problem in the college student population. With some states legalizing recreational use, it is important to monitor students’ use of marijuana and their attitudes …
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Connie Boehm is joined by Janet Jansen and Joe Zichi of the University of Michigan to discuss their work and the Parent-Family Communication Program!
By: Sarah Nerad
I don’t know about your campus, but National Recovery Month flew by for us at The Ohio State University and Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug …
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Sarah Nerad is joined by Daniel Fred, formerly of Transforming Youth Recovery, to discuss his personal and professional journey with collegiate recovery and the work of TYR!
