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Pandemic And Substance Use: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Vanessa E. Ermilio
Pandemic And Substance Use: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Vanessa E. Ermilio
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Background: The COVID-19 Pandemic called individuals to stay at home which may have impacted individuals to become not only physically, but socially isolated as well. With social isolation, comes an increase in mental health complications which may lead to an increase in substance use. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential association between COVID-19 social isolation and substance use among college students.
Method: The present study’s data was collected from a public, four-year university located in Southern California. The survey was disseminated through instructors at the university and students were incentivized with extra course credit to participate. …