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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Young adult substance use following involuntary job loss
Contributor:
Jolly, Nicholas A.;
Davis, Gwendolyn
imprint:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023
Published in:IZA Journal of Labor Economics
Language:
English
DOI:
10.2478/izajole-2023-0003
ISSN:
2193-8997
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title>
<jats:p>This paper uses data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics to study the relationship between job displacement and substance use among young adults. Results show that displacement is associated with increases in the probability of smoking cigarettes and drinking and the intensity of consuming alcohol and marijuana. Men, whites, and those who live with family/friends at the time of displacement are more likely to use hard drugs after job loss. Findings suggest that government policy designed to aid displaced workers should contain provisions to anticipate and respond to substance use disorders that may arise, particularly among younger job losers.</jats:p>