Cocaine use is declining among emerging adults in the United States: Trends by college enrollment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The difference in cocaine use between student and non-student emerging adults is not well understood, despite the longstanding assumption that college is protective against use.

Objective

To describe trends in cocaine use among emerging adults by college enrollment.

Methods

Using cross-sectional, nationally-representative data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2002-2016), we estimated the prevalence of four cocaine use indicators by year among emerging adults (ages 18-22) and stratified by college enrollment. We tested for linear and quadratic trends over time.

Results

From 2002 to 2016, 11.7% reported lifetime cocaine use, 5.8% reported past 12-month use, 1.7% reported past 30-day use, and 1% had a use disorder in the past 12-months.

SUBMITTER: Schneider KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6579709 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature