Illicit drug use has increased among college students in recent decades with around 4.4% of college students reporting misuse of stimulants and 0.4% reporting illicit opioid use. Sexual and gender …
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Heavy alcohol and cannabis use has been linked to poorer working memory, learning, and information processing which may affect academic performance among college students. Previous studies have demonstrated that those …
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Many college students seek part- or full-time employment while attending classes to finance their education and related expenses. Previous research has found that employment during college is associated with increased …
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Due to the prevalence of substance use on college campuses, young adults in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) may face challenges regarding maintaining recovery on college campuses. Many universities …
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Loneliness is subjective feeling of being socially isolated from others that may be experienced across all ages. Experiencing loneliness in childhood can predict social skill deficits, sleep dysregulation, depression, suicidality, …
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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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Approximately 33% of college students report heavy episodic drinking (four or five drinks in one sitting), whereas 6% of college students have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorders. Personality characteristics …
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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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The opioid epidemic has impacted many individuals and communities throughout the years. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are more likely to be diagnosed with opioid use …
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Alcohol use on college campuses is prevalent, with up to 91% of college men and 80% of college women reporting consumption at least once per month. Around half of these …
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