Independent Versus Co-occurring Substance Use in Relation to Gambling Outcomes in Older Adolescents and Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Gambling is prevalent among college students and can be associated with significant negative consequences. Students who report gambling also tend to report use of alcohol and cannabis, but little research has explored the associated risks of using these substances in relation to gambling episodes. This study explored associations between the independent and co-occurring use of alcohol and cannabis before/during gambling episodes and gambling outcomes.

Methods

Students (n = 1,834) completed an online survey that included measures of gambling frequency, amount lost, negative gambling consequences, gambling problem severity, and substance use.

Results

As hypothesized, individuals who reported using either alcohol or cannabis alone or both substances before/while

SUBMITTER: Cronce JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5401780 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature