Opioid misuse and related deaths have increased over the previous decade making it essential to know factors that may influence opioid misuse among young adults. An at-risk subpopulation for misuse …
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Previous research has pointed to young adults exhibiting peak lifetime levels of substance use; primarily alcohol and marijuana. Research has also shown that simultaneous alcohol and marijuana (SAM) may lead …
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“Alcohol-induced blackout” is caused by drinking too much alcohol too quickly and can cause some or full memory loss for a short period of time. A better understanding of these …
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Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have become increasingly popular among the young adult population. Young adults may be more familiar with HTPs if they use multiple tobacco products or if they …
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Risky drinking in young adults puts them at higher risk for violence, sexually transmitted diseases, partner risk characteristics, mortality, and injury. Previous studies have looked at relationships between neighborhood health …
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Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drug with animal studies showing females are more sensitive to effects than males. Human studies have shown mixed results including women …
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Studies show over and over that alcohol use is prevalent in young adulthood. The current study attempts to examine estimates of negative alcohol use consequences by college attendance, living situation, …
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Alcohol use in the U.S. can become a health concern when used in excess. Young adults have been shown to endorse binge drinking which can be correlated to negative consequences. …
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Medical and recreational marijuana use has increased across the United States due to states passing laws in recent years. With the legalization of marijuana, the development of products and drug …
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Previous research has shown those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) experience disparities in substance use. Most research has explained this by suggesting LGBTQ-related stressors create …
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