Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use with a Romantic Partner Present: Daily Associations with Drinking, Intoxication, and Consequences among Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use (commonly referred to as SAM) represents a significant public health concern for young adults. Romantic partners are a strong source of influence on substance use; however, research on SAM use among young adults with romantic partners is sparse. Using daily data, we tested whether SAM use was more likely on alcohol use days with a romantic partner present (versus without), and whether SAM use days (versus alcohol-only use) with a romantic partner present were differentially associated with alcohol use outcomes and sexual behaviors.

Methods

A community sample of 308 young adults (ages 18-25) who reported at least one day of alcohol use with a romantic partner present completed six 14-day bursts of twice-daily surveys across two

SUBMITTER: Walukevich-Dienst K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12442723 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature