Associations of substance abuse and sexual risks with self-reported depressive symptoms in young adults in Northern Thailand

• Main Authors: David D. Celentano, Apinun Aramrattana, Catherine G. Sutcliffe, Bangorn Sirirojn, Vu Minh Quan, Sineenart Taechareonkul, Susan Sherman, Kamolrawee Sintupat, Nicholas Thomson, Carl Latkin
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=62249131686&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60634
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Depression among young adults is a significant mental health issue worldwide. Withdrawal from amphetamine and chronic alcohol use is associated with significant increases in depressive symptoms. Young adults with depressive symptoms are more likely to engage in sexual risk behaviors than peers who a...