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01-08-2018 | Original Paper

Religiosity as a Substance Use Protective Factor Among Female College Students

Authors: Richard Isralowitz, Alexander Reznik, Orly Sarid, Adi Dagan, Orli Grinstein-Cohen, Vered Yeflach Wishkerman

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2018

Abstract

Research exists about religiosity as a substance use protective factor. However, there is little attention of this issue regarding Israeli female college students. Undergraduate religious and secular students were studied. Religious students reported lower last month tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and non-medical prescription drug use. Secular females who smoked, missed class because of party habits and reported easy access to cannabis had a higher probability of binge drinking. This study contributes to knowledge about religiosity and college student substance use, and it provides useful information for their mental health and well-being.

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Title: Religiosity as a Substance Use Protective Factor Among Female College Students
Authors: Richard Isralowitz
Alexander Reznik
Orly Sarid
Adi Dagan
Orli Grinstein-Cohen
Vered Yeflach Wishkerman
Publication date: 01-08-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0521-y

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