APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Psychosocial Correlates of Autonomic Reactivity and Drug Use
- Lucia Cavanagh
University of Houston - Kristin Wilborn
University of Houston - Ezemenari Obasi
University of Houston - Ewune Ewane
University of Houston - Sandra Yan
University of Houston - Krystal Christopher
University of Houston
Abstract
This study applied a prospective longitudinal design to examine effects of chronic stress and coping on autonomic reactivity to acute stress and subsequent impacts on drug use among 110 African American emerging adults (18-25 years). Heart rate, HRV and skin conductance were quantified to predict alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use.
Substance Abuse
