Article
Psychology, Clinical
Christopher P. Salas-Wright, Audrey Hang Hai, Sehun Oh, Abdulaziz Alsolami, Michael G. Vaughn
Summary: The study found that between 2002 and 2018, disapproval of cannabis decreased and cannabis use increased among alcohol abstainers, non-binge drinkers, and binge drinkers. Among drinkers, the impact of disapproval on cannabis use weakened, while this trend was not observed among abstainers.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amanda Doggett, Kyla Belisario, Andre J. Mcdonald, Mark A. Ferro, James G. Murphy, James Mackillop
Summary: A longitudinal observational cohort study in Canada found that there were decreases in cannabis use frequency and related consequences among high-risk young adults after recreational cannabis legalization.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Omayma Alshaarawy, Alyssa Vanderziel
Summary: The prevalence of prenatal cannabis use has nearly doubled in the U.S. from 2002 to 2017. However, there has been no significant change in recent years. Cannabis dependence among pregnant people has remained stable over the past two decades. The perception of regular cannabis use as a great risk among pregnant people has decreased after 2007. With the increasing legalization of cannabis, there is a need for public health efforts to raise awareness of the potential harms associated with cannabis use.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rebecca A. Vidourek, R. Andrew Yockey, Keith A. King, Alexander Oliver
Summary: This study found that marijuana is commonly used among individuals aged 18-34, especially among those who identify as African American or multi-racial, gay/lesbian, bisexual, reported their health as poor, not covered by health insurance, reported prior drug use, or have reported any thoughts/plans of suicide. Additionally, high rates of alcohol and cocaine use were found among marijuana users.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ofir Livne, Dvora Shmulewitz, Aaron L. Sarvet, Melanie M. Wall, Deborah S. Hasin
Summary: Data from the U.S. general population, especially more recent data, suggest associations between self-reported psychotic disorder and frequent nonmedical cannabis use and cannabis use disorder.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel S. Kreitzberg, Keryn E. Pasch, Alexandra Loukas
Summary: This study examined the patterns of concurrent use and co-administration of tobacco and cannabis among young adult college students in Texas from 2016 to 2019. Four latent classes were identified, and most students remained in the same class over the course of the study. The findings suggest the need for prevention and cessation programs that address the constellation of behaviors related to cannabis and tobacco co-use.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Michael S. Dunbar, Rachana Seelam, Joan S. Tucker, Caislin L. Firth, Eric R. Pedersen, David J. Klein, Anthony Rodriguez, Elizabeth J. D'Amico
Summary: The study found that the use of CBD products is common among young adults in the United States and is closely associated with marijuana consumption. Among individuals reporting co-use, more frequent CBD use was correlated with more frequent and heavier marijuana use, but not with marijuana use-related problems.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Drew R. Nannini, Yinan Zheng, Brian T. Joyce, Tao Gao, Lei Liu, David R. Jacobs, Pamela Schreiner, Chunyu Liu, Steve Horvath, Ake T. Lu, Kristine Yaffe, Stephen Sidney, Philip Greenland, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, Lifang Hou
Summary: The study found that cumulative and recent marijuana use are associated with age-related epigenetic changes that are related to lifespan, and these associations may be modified by alcohol consumption.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juhan Lee, Maria A. Parker
Summary: Among the young adults aged 18-25 years in the sample of 7,860 individuals, 23.8% reported vaping in the past year, and 9.7% reported cannabis driving under the influence in the past year. Past-year vaping was found to be positively associated with past-year cannabis use. Among those who used cannabis in the past year, past-year vaping was positively associated with cannabis driving under the influence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Christopher J. Mehus, Megan E. Patrick, John Schulenberg, Jennifer L. Maggs
Summary: The majority of 35-year-old parents disapprove of adolescent substance use, and parents' recent abstinence from substance use is associated with their disapproval.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan S. Schuler, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce
Summary: This study found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults have lower perceived risks associated with multiple substance use behaviors compared to heterosexual adults.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Randi Melissa Schuster, Kevin Potter, Erin Lamberth, Natali Rychik, Maya Hareli, Sophia Allen, Hannah C. Broos, Audrey Mustoe, Jodi M. Gilman, Gladys Pachas, A. Eden Evins
Summary: The study found that among non-treatment seeking youth, a 4-week incentivized cannabis abstinence was associated with an increase in alcohol consumption frequency and quantity, particularly in the first week of abstinence. Additionally, variability in individual-level responses to alcohol use during cannabis abstinence was observed.
PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Eric R. Pedersen, Sebastian Linnemayr, William G. Shadel, Rushil Zutshi, Maria DeYoreo, Irineo Cabreros, Joan S. Tucker
Summary: The study found that the text-messaging intervention helped reduce secondary substance use behaviors and mental health symptoms among YEH. Specifically, there were medium effects of the intervention on changes in other tobacco/nicotine use, drinking, and anxiety and depression symptoms.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Priscila D. Goncalves, Sarah Gutkind, Luis E. Segura, Joao M. Castaldelli-Maia, Silvia S. Martins, Pia M. Mauro
Summary: This study examines whether simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis is associated with higher odds of reporting driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. The results indicate that individuals who use alcohol and cannabis together are more likely to report cannabis-related driving under the influence. Therefore, prevention strategies should target this population to reduce the occurrence of driving under the influence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Robert J. Wellman, Erika N. Dugas, Erin K. O'Loughlin, Marie-Pierre Sylvestre, Annie Pelekanakis, Jennifer O'Loughlin
Summary: The study revealed a time-varying trend in co-use of alcohol and cannabis in adolescents and young adults, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring. As age increased, the proportion of co-use decreased, frequent binge drinking decreased, and frequent cannabis use slightly increased.
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Adrian J. Bravo, Emma Wedell, Margo C. Villarosa-Hurlocker, Alison Looby, Cheryl L. Dickter, Ty S. Schepis, Stimulant Norms
Summary: This study examined the differences in discriminatory events experienced and perceived stress among college students from different racial/ethnic backgrounds, and explored the associations between discrimination-related stress and mental health symptoms. The results showed that racial/ethnic minority students experienced more discriminatory events and perceived higher levels of stress, and discrimination-related stress was positively associated with negative mental health outcomes.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Alison Looby, Adrian J. Bravo, Nicholas R. Livingston, Ty S. Schepis
Summary: Nonmedical prescription stimulant use is common among college students and is associated with negative consequences. This study developed and validated the PSCQ as a screening and outcome measure for intervention, finding good psychometric validity and reliability.
JOURNAL OF DRUG ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Laura J. Holt, Alison Looby, Ty S. Schepis
Summary: This study reveals the prevalence of prescription stimulant misuse among college students and its association with negative psychiatric outcomes. The findings suggest the importance of tailored prevention and intervention strategies based on the sources of medication procurement.
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Mieka Smart, Alicia Doyle Lynch, Kristina Schmid Callina, Amanda Richer, Megan Mulheron, Daniel Zapp
Summary: This study evaluates a brief and no-cost school-based prescription drug safety program. The results show that challenging students' misconceptions about peer norms and prescription drug misuse through school curricula can effectively reduce youth prescription drug misuse.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Megan S. Schuler, Luisa Kcomt, Vita V. McCabe, Sean Esteban McCabe
Summary: Tobacco use is more prevalent among sexual minority individuals, especially females. Internalizing and externalizing symptoms mediate this association, particularly for bisexual females. Reducing stressors and psychological distress could help address tobacco disparities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennie E. Ryan, Sean Esteban Mccabe, Stephen Didonato, Carol J. Boyd, Terri Voepel-Lewis, Robert J. Ploutz-Snyder, Philip T. Veliz
Summary: Youth with incarcerated parents are more likely to experience adverse childhood experiences and less likely to access mental health services, especially considering their racial and ethnic backgrounds. There is a need to expand mental health services and address racial and ethnic disparities for youth with incarcerated parents.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Phil T. Veliz, Timothy E. Wilens, Ty S. Schepis, Vita V. McCabe, Sean E. Mccabe
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sean Esteban McCabe, Olivia Figueroa, Vita V. McCabe, Ty S. Schepis, John E. Schulenberg, Philip T. Veliz, Kennedy S. Werner, Timothy E. Wilens
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between age of onset and duration of stimulant therapy for ADHD and cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulant misuse in adolescence. The results showed that early initiation and longer duration of stimulant therapy were not associated with increased odds of cocaine or methamphetamine use. However, late initiation and shorter duration of stimulant therapy were significantly associated with higher odds of past-year cocaine or prescription stimulant misuse. There were no differences in misuse rates between individuals who received non-stimulant therapy for ADHD and those who initiated early and long-duration stimulant therapy.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Carolina I. Gutierrez, Katherina Arteaga, Ty S. Schepis, Alessandro S. De Nadai
Summary: A growing body of research has emerged to characterize differences in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom presentations in individuals from diverse racial and ethnic groups. However, less research has examined if these observed differences can be attributed to bias within PTSD assessments. If PTSD assessments do not perform similarly across diverse demographic groups, then observed differences may be artificial products of inaccurate measurement, new assessments could be required for individuals from different demographic groups, and we would be unable to accurately detect PTSD treatment effects in patients from diverse groups.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ty S. Schepis, Kennedy S. Werner, Olivia Figueroa, Vita V. McCabe, John E. Schulenberg, Phil T. Veliz, Timothy E. Wilens, Sean Esteban McCabe
Summary: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with higher substance use rates. The associations between ADHD pharmacotherapy and prescription stimulant misuse (PSM), cocaine, and methamphetamine use are unclear.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Brady T. West, Curtiss W. Engstrom, Ty S. Schepis, Ilmul J. Tani, Sean Esteban Mccabe
Summary: This study tested the impact of including an additional response option on a question about sexual identity in a national health survey. The results showed that including this option significantly affected the estimated differences between sexual identity subgroups in terms of various health outcomes. The absence of such an option in national surveys may result in inaccurate reporting and affect the overall estimates of health disparities.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Luisa Kcomt, Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Curtiss W. Engstrom, Jodene Takahashi, Phoenix A. Matthews, Phil T. Veliz, Brady T. West, Sean Esteban Mccabe
Summary: Multilevel prevention and intervention strategies are necessary to reduce the risk of nicotine/tobacco use among individuals with gender variability and stability.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2024)