Citation

Skidmore CR, Kaufman EA, Crowell SE. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2016; 25(4): 735-753.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Utah, 380 South 1530 East, Room 502, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. Electronic address: sheila.crowell@psych.utah.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2016.06.004

PMID

27613349

Abstract

Emerging adulthood has heightened risk for substance use. College students experience unique challenges, making them prone to use of alcohol, marijuana, and nonmedical use of prescription drugs. This article reviews rates of college students' substance use, risk factors, and populations at elevated risk. Consequences include legal, academic, and mental health problems; engagement in other risky behaviors; increased rates of injury; and death. Researchers, clinicians, and university administrators must identify those at greatest risk and provide prevention and intervention programs. Despite broad evidence supporting such programs, many students fail to access appropriate treatment. Future research should elucidate treatment barriers.

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Language: en