As SARS COV2 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic, there is concern about effects of COVID-19 on wellbeing. The current study looks at mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic …
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Sexual identity minorities have been found to report higher rates of substance use putting them at a higher risk for substance use disorder (SUD). The aim of this study was …
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a public health challenge around the world. With the opening of universities this fall, there was an increasing risk of transmission throughout campus …
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Previous studies point to the transition state from adolescence to young adulthood being critical for co-occurring substance use. Problematic substance use has also been shown to emerge during this time. …
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Alcohol and marijuana are the two most commonly used substances among young adults. With simultaneous alcohol and marijuana (SAM) use becoming common, it puts young adults at higher risks for …
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Research has shown alcohol and marijuana use in young adults is associated with tobacco use. Research has also shown tobacco use is more common in those with risk factors such …
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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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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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