Drivers and Passengers in Vehicles Driven Under the Influence of Alcohol or Marijuana Behavior Profiles and Risk Factors Among Young Adults in a Longitudinal Study.
Little research has examined psychosocial influences differentially associated with driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana (DUIADUIM) or of being a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone under the influence of alcohol or marijuana (PVAPVM). Using 2019 survey data among 2,375 young adults ( A total of 22.6% reported past-month DUIA, 24.1% DUIM, 29.7% PVA, and 27.7% PVM. Of those reporting DUIA, 41.4% reported DUIM, 71.8% PVA, and 40.7% PVM. Of those reporting DUIM, 47.7% reported DUIA, 49.6% PVA, and 83.8% PVM. LCA indicated four classes alcohol and marijuana risk takers (5.9%), all of whom reported DUIA and DUIM, 81.2% PVA, and 89.2% PVM marijuana risk takers (14.2%), 45.1% DUIM, 100% PVM, 7.8% PVA, and 0% DUIA alcohol risk takers (24.1%), 40.1% DUIA, 98.6% PVA, 2.6% DUIM, and 33.8% PVM and low risk takers (55.8%), 8.7% DUIA, 4.5% DUIM, and 0% PVAPVM. Relative to the other classes, alcohol and marijuana risk takers were more likely male, heterosexual, and White, and alcohol and marijuana risk takers reported greater depressive symptoms. Influences of parentpeer alcohol versus marijuana use were specific to the respective DUI risk behaviors. No differences emerged for legal marijuana retail. Findings regarding those at particular risk, social influences, and situations under which DUI-related behaviors occur should inform future interventions and research.