Human Growth and Development / Unit 11 HGD 1519 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Peak Substance Use
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The idea
Emerging adulthood is the peak of substance use worldwide, lays groundwork for later misuse, and is driven by socializing, curiosity, disposable income and coping with stress.
In practice
Young adults using substances to cope more often than they seek counselling.
Where people slip
Among eighteen- to twenty-two-year-olds, past-month use is broadly similar by gender and college status, except heavy drinking.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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