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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use during the Initial Transition to College

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to better examine substance use among college students during the acute period of transition between high school and college. 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. 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. CONCLUSIONS: Substance use prevention should target the transition to college.

Source: Health Behavior and Policy Review

DOI: 10.14485/hbpr.6.1.3

Authors: Bilen Berhane, Amy K. Ferketich, Megan E. Roberts

Institution: The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute