E-cigarette use (vaping) is associated with illicit drug use, mental health problems, and impulsivity in university students.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:This study examined the prevalence of e-cigarette use ("vaping") among university students and its associations with psychosocial correlates. METHODS:In this study, 9,449 students received a 156-item anonymous online survey assessed the use of e-cigarettes (ever or past year), alcohol and drug use, mental health issues, and impulsive and compulsive traits. RESULTS:In total, 3,572 university students (57.1% female) responded to the survey. The prevalence of past 12-month e-cigarette use was 9.2%, with 9.8% reporting having used more than 12 months ago. E-cigarette use was associated with the use of multiple other drugs (eg, alcohol, opiates). Those who used e-cigarettes were significantly more likely to have mental health histories of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, pos

SUBMITTER: Grant JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6420081 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature