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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use during the Initial Transition to College.
- Source :
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Health behavior and policy review [Health Behav Policy Rev] 2019 Jan; Vol. 6 (1), pp. 36-42. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Objectives: This study aimed to better examine substance use among college students during the acute period of transition between high school and college.<br />Methods: One week before coming to campus, participants completed an online survey assessing their alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use. Next, beginning on the first Friday of the semester, they completed a 10-day experience sampling (ES) protocol, receiving one app-based survey each morning assessing recent substance use.<br />Results: Among students who used any tobacco product prior to college, 70% or more reported alcohol use during ES. Among previous marijuana users, 85.7% reported alcohol use during ES. Baseline alcohol and tobacco use were not associated with subsequent marijuana use.<br />Conclusions: Substance use prevention should target the transition to college.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest Statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2326-4403
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Health behavior and policy review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33614811
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.6.1.3