Peer-reviewed research: The impact of high-risk drinking and cannabis use on college students

Stanford values the objectivity and rigor of science-based information. Compiled here are key peer-reviewed publications that inform us of the current state of knowledge regarding high-risk drinking and cannabis use. The amount of scientific literature in this area is vast, and thus, we have chosen well-designed studies from reputable journals. As an institution, we have chosen to address these issues based on science. Our ultimate goal is to promote the health, safety, and success of our students, and the evidence is clear and compelling that high-risk drinking and cannabis use can get in the way. 

How did we choose articles?

When possible, we intentionally selected research articles that were authored in the recent past. However, for some topics, we include older articles describing the findings of landmark studies. 

We deliberately chose to showcase a variety of research methodologies in the selection of articles presented here. Longitudinal studies, which follow the same participants across time, are highly useful insofar as they can inform about the temporal nature of a relationship and attempt to disentangle cause and effect. A few key cross-sectional studies (i.e., one point in time) are included because they provide an in-depth view of a particular topic, often utilizing a very large sample size of college students.

Links to the original publications are provided under the following three categories: