Cannabis is a commonly used drug in the United States as its popularity grows. It has also been found that its highest use is among young adults from 17-25 years …
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Prescription drug use is known to be prevalent in the young adult population. This study looks at identifying prescription drug misuse for three specific drug classes; opioids, stimulants, and sedatives. …
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It is already known that peer substance use has a large impact on adolescent and young adults’ probability of substance use. However, this study specifically looks at this role in …
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Electric cigarette use has been on a rise, especially in the young adult population. This study identifies how flavoring in e-cigarettes affect its use in young and older adults. It …
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Serious drug use in the young adult population is a large public health concern. This study looks at drug use trajectories of at risk young adults by tracking whether implicit …
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As rates of substance use among young adults increase in America, there is a need for intervention and recovery programs. These researchers looked at implementing a program called Project Amp: …
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Substance use is common among emerging adults and can lead to various negative consequences. Increasingly, research is investigating factors that influence young adults’ substance use. Social media is clearly a …
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Many previous studies have investigated the connection between cigarette use and depressive symptoms. However, a new study aimed to examine this association within young adults by including frequency of use …
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Understanding social norms of drug and alcohol use can help prevent problematic alcohol use among college students. A recent study aimed to look at how social norms may be related …
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Changes in substance use during adolescence and young adulthood can strain the parent-child relationship during this time, which is critical for well being as a child matures. A recent study …
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