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

Overview

Journal Health Behav Policy Rev

Date 2021 Feb 22

PMID 33614811

Citations 1

Authors

Bilen Berhane

Amy K Ferketich

Megan E Roberts

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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.

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.

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