Understanding Passion for Substance Use Among College Students with and Without A Cannabis Use Disorder

This webinar session will delve into the complex landscape of substance use among college students. This session will explore the Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) for substance use, and introduce its components (Obsessive Passion and Harmonious Passion) and their influences on substance use behaviors and use-related outcomes among college students. Additionally, this session will discuss the impacts of global events (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) on cannabis use and emotional well-being among college students with and without a cannabis use disorder. This webinar aims to underscore the importance of considering passion for substance use in substance use prevention and treatment.

Learning Objectives

• Exploring the Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) for substance use
• Understanding the components of DMP – Obsessive Passion and Harmonious Passion;
• Examining the relationships between passion for substance use and use-related outcomes
• Impact of COVID-19 on cannabis use and emotional well-being among college students with and without a cannabis use disorder
• Implications for intervention and prevention strategies on substance use