Citation

Merline AC, O'Malley PM, Schulenberg JE, Bachman JG, Johnston LD. Am. J. Public Health 2004; 94(1): 96-102.

Affiliation

Institute for Social Research, and Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 48106, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, American Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14713705

PMCID

PMC1449833

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We examined the prevalence of substance use among American adults aged 35 years, and we considered adulthood predictors and the impact of adolescent substance use. METHODS: National panel data were drawn from the Monitoring the Future study. Logistic regressions were conducted to assess the impact of demographics, life experiences, and adolescent substance use on smoking, heavy drinking, prescription drug misuse, marijuana use, and cocaine use at 35 years of age. RESULTS: Factors related to increased likelihood of substance use include high school use, unemployment, and noncustodial parenthood. Lower use was associated with being female, a college graduate, a professional, married, or a custodial parent. CONCLUSIONS: Among those aged 35 years, substance use was still rather prevalent and was a function of adulthood roles, experiences, and previous use.

Language: en