The Relationship Between Alcohol Demand and Delay Discounting in Polysubstance Use - Rashmi Ghonasgi

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Central Florida
Tags
polysubstance use
simultaneous substance use
concurrent substance use
substance use disorders
alcohol demand
delay discounting
behavioral economics
risky behavior
driving under the influence
addiction research
ecological momentary assessment
multi-level modeling
intervention targets
cannabis use
alcohol use
UCF
Summary

This research examines simultaneous and concurrent polysubstance use and the behavioral economic mechanisms underlying them. Using daily diary surveys and multi-level modeling, the study investigates alcohol demand and delay discounting as predictors of risky substance use patterns, aiming to inform interventions for individuals who use multiple substances.