Markers of Trait Emotional Reactivity As a Mechanisms of Coping-Related Substance Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The current study tested whether trait emotional reactivity measured prior to the pandemic impacted the link between COVID-related stressors and future substance use. Moderation analyses revealed that individuals high on emotional reactivity increased engagement in substance use following COVID-related stressors (e.g., social isolation), above and beyond pre-COVID substance use.