Trajectories of Concurrent Psychological Distress, Heavy Episodic Drinking and Daily Cigarette Smoking From Adolescence to Midlife: Patterns and Their Sociodemographic Correlates

These findings highlight the importance of considering the interplay between substance use and mental health across the life course, as well as the role of early sociodemographic context in shaping these trajectories. Tailored interventions and treatment should account for these differing developmental patterns and background factors.