Students more likely to have sex after using marijuana or binge drinking, according to US research

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Researcher says it's also 'a concern' to see how students may be more focused on preventing pregnancy than on protecting themselves from STIs

tudents are more likely to have sex on days they’ve used marijuana or bingedon alcohol, according to new research on intercourse and condom use while under the influence.

Professor of psychological science at Oregon State University (OSU) in the US, David Kerr, also found binge drinking and being in a serious dating relationship were linked with less condom use, which puts young adults at risk for sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

The findings – published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs – came to light after researchers recruited 284 students to report on their marijuana use, alcohol use, sexual activity, and condom use every day for 24 consecutive days.

According to the professor, two findings stood out. He said: “Students in serious

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