Dr. Jacobs' research broadly aims to understand the cultural, biopsychosocial, and environmental drivers of disparities in substance use disparities among adolescents and young adults. Specifically, her current work focuses on examining: 1) nicotine and cannabis vaping (exclusive/ co-use) risks and outcomes among vulnerable populations; and (2) role of human capital development and social connectedness in substance use risk and outcomes.
Scholarly Interests
- Adolescent/young adult health and risk behaviors
- Tobacco, cannabis, and opioids use/co-use
- Social and behavioral epidemiology
- Biopsychosocial substance use determinants and risks
- Cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention
Keywords
- Adolescent, Tobacco, Cannabis