Evidence suggests that cannabis use among college students may lead to cannabis-related problems. Online personalized feedback interventions have shown to have little effectiveness in reducing risky cannabis use in this …
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Recent research has highlighted the impact that social media can have on college students’ binge drinking. A new study is the first to examine this impact in the United States …
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Previous research has shown that drinking alcohol may be related to neurocognitive impairment of spatial working memory. Specifically, those who initiate alcohol use at a younger age may be more …
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As medical marijuana is becoming legalized across the U.S. and dispensaries are appearing, it is important to understand how this will impact young adults. A recent study followed students from …
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Events such as St. Patrick’s Day, spring break, 21st birthdays, and football game days occur during specific times that are seen as being socially acceptable to consume alcohol, which influences …
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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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Research Brief: Cocaine use declining in emerging adults in relation to college enrollment
Research Brief: What Impacts Feelings of Adulthood Among College-Attending and Non-College-Attending Emerging Adults Who Use Alcohol and Cannabis?
Non-medical use of prescription opioids is second behind marijuana as the most prevalent form of drug use in the United States. Young adults are at high risk for substance use …
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Research: Shifting Age of Peak Binge Drinking Prevalence
