Changes in Young Adults ’ Alcohol and Marijuana Use, Norms, and Motives From Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alongside the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with several secondary health effects. There is concern for increased substance use motivated by coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom –all of which may be elevated during the pandemic. The current study examined intraindividual changes (from pre-COVID to during COVID) in young adults’ alcohol and marijuana use, perceptions of peers’ use (i.e., norms), and motives for use.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research