Table 2.
Increased and Decreased Frequency of Alcohol, Cannabis, and Nicotine Use From Spring 2019 (Pre-Pandemic) to Spring 2020 (During Pandemic)
| Increased Frequency of Use | Decreased Frequency of Use | |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) [95% CI] | n (%) [95% CI] | |
| Alcohol | ||
| Yes | 94 (29.1%) [24.2%, 33.8%] | 81 (25.1%) [20.3%, 29.9%] |
| No | 229 (70.9%) [66.2%, 75.8%] | 242 (74.9%) [70.1%, 79.7%] |
| Cannabis | ||
| Yes | 34 (10.5%) [6.4%, 13.2%] | 65 (20.1%) [15.9%, 24.6%] |
| No | 289 (89.5%) [86.8%, 93.6%] | 258 (79.9%) [75.4%, 84.1%] |
| Nicotine | ||
| Yes | 6 (1.9%) [0.7%, 3.5%] | 55 (17.0%) [13.3%, 22.0%] |
| No | 317 (98.1%) [95.6%, 100%] | 268 (83.0%) [79.1%, 88.8%] |
Note: Percentages indicate those students who used more or less frequently when comparing their substance use during the pandemic with their pre-pandemic use.