Changes in Drug Usage and Associated Personality Traits among College Students

Abstract

The trend toward stability of drug usage among college students and the relationship between 6 personality factors and drug usage were re-examined. Drug use leveled off, although a relatively minor increase in marijuana use was noted. Four of the 6 personality factors remained moderately good predictors of drug usage. The implications of the findings that 6 of the factors were no longer predictive of drug usage were discussed.