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Longitudinal research shows a link between community disorganization and binge drinking in young adults, suggesting a role of anxiety and stressors.
These findings suggest that young adults in this sample facing psychological and environmental stressors may be at elevated risk for harmful alcohol use. Longitudinal research is needed to clarify causal pathways, particularly during emerging adulthood, a transitional period marked by shifts in location, roles, and social experiences.
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