High-intensity drinking (HID), consuming 10+ drinks during one occasion, is most prevalent among young adults. High-intensity drinking can learn to a variety of negative consequences including injury, alcohol poisoning, memory …
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College students report more episodes of binge drinking during the past 30 days than their non-college peers. Binge drinking can lead to a variety of adverse effects including negative academic …
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The loss of a loved one can be a distressing event for college students and may affect academic performance and increase their risk of developing mental health problems. In addition, …
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Nearly 40% of college students report drinking weekly which puts college students at an increased risk of developing alcohol and substance use disorders. Student drinkers may also experience alcohol related …
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Dangerous alcohol consumption in college students is a rampant public health problem in the United States, with the behavior affecting far more than solely academic outcomes. The consequences of risky …
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21st birthday celebrations are known for being accompanied by extreme risky drinking. Previous research has shown some relations to young adult’s beliefs, intentions, and friends influences on this “rite of …
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With risky alcohol use being a major concern among young adults, there is questions about how relational ethics plays a role. Relational ethics is defined as the assessment of fairness …
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Studies have shown substance use may peak during emerging adulthood. Studies have also shown that peer pressure is a risk factor for substance use during adolescence. The current study builds …
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While alcohol use in young adulthood may help with identity exploration, autonomy development, and the achievement of social goals, it is related to many negative outcomes. Previous literature shows neighborhood-level …
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Young adults transitioning to adulthood are known to experience increases in heavy episodic drinking (HED) and sexual exploration. Previous research has shown students in a committed relationship may engage in …
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