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Substance Use Behaviors Of College Students: Differences By Living Arrangement, Marcus B. Long
Substance Use Behaviors Of College Students: Differences By Living Arrangement, Marcus B. Long
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Traditional-age college students are continuing to live with their parents at higher percentages than at any time during recent history. However, little research has been conducted during the last 15 years on multiple substance use behaviors of this population and how those behaviors compare to traditional-age students who live in residence halls on campuses.The purpose of this study is to better understand the differences in alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana usage behaviors of traditional-age students who live with their parents and those who live in residence halls, as well as how those behaviors change as students age in both environments. Using …