Binge Drinking and Cannabis Use among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Young Adults in Michigan.
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| Title: | Binge Drinking and Cannabis Use among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Young Adults in Michigan. |
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| Authors: | Lee, Guijin (AUTHOR), Hicks, Danielle L (AUTHOR), Sabol, Brianna M (AUTHOR), Ellis, Jennifer D (AUTHOR), Brown, Suzanne (AUTHOR), Kcomt, Luisa (AUTHOR), Agius, Elizabeth (AUTHOR), Resko, Stella M (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Health & Social Work. Nov2023, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p231-239. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Substance abuse risk factors, Internet, Age distribution, Multiple regression analysis, Multivariate analysis, Binge drinking, Gender-nonconforming people, Risk assessment, Medical marijuana, Descriptive statistics, Health behavior, Research funding, Sociodemographic factors, Data analysis software, Adults |
| Geographic Terms: | Michigan |
| Abstract: | Substance use rates are higher among transgender and gender-diverse people than cisgender people. Rates of substance use are also higher among young adults compared with other age groups. However, little research examines substance use among transgender and gender-diverse young adults. This study examines factors associated with binge drinking and cannabis use among transgender and gender-diverse young adults in Michigan. Participants (N = 78; ages 18–25) completed an online survey that included demographics and substance use and related characteristics. Race, stimulant misuse, and sedative misuse were associated with more frequent binge drinking. Older age and past-year pain reliever misuse were associated with less frequent cannabis use. Past-year stimulant use and using cannabis alone were associated with more frequent cannabis use. These findings suggest that additional marginalized identities may increase the risk for maladaptive substance use. Future research should examine substance use behaviors and correlates to inform interventions among this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Substance use rates are higher among transgender and gender-diverse people than cisgender people. Rates of substance use are also higher among young adults compared with other age groups. However, little research examines substance use among transgender and gender-diverse young adults. This study examines factors associated with binge drinking and cannabis use among transgender and gender-diverse young adults in Michigan. Participants (N = 78; ages 18–25) completed an online survey that included demographics and substance use and related characteristics. Race, stimulant misuse, and sedative misuse were associated with more frequent binge drinking. Older age and past-year pain reliever misuse were associated with less frequent cannabis use. Past-year stimulant use and using cannabis alone were associated with more frequent cannabis use. These findings suggest that additional marginalized identities may increase the risk for maladaptive substance use. Future research should examine substance use behaviors and correlates to inform interventions among this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 03607283 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/hsw/hlad021 |
