Simultaneous Alcohol and Marijuana Use Versus Alcohol Use Only on Protective Behavioral Strategies: The Moderating Influences of Coping and Enhancement Motives

Coping and positive effect motives did not moderate the relationship between SAM use and PBS, but enhancement motives moderated the relationship of the alcohol use only group and PBS. These findings suggest the importance of substance use motives on willingness to engage in PBS and illuminate a vulnerable group for negative alcohol use outcomes.