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Alicia C. Merline, MA, Patrick M. O’Malley, PhD, John E. Schulenberg, PhD, Jerald G. Bachman, PhD and Lloyd D. Johnston, PhD

The authors are with the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Alicia C. Merline and John E. Schulenberg also are with the Department of Psychology, University of Michigan.

Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Patrick M. O’Malley, PhD, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, PO Box 1248, 426 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248 (e-mail: pomalley{at}isr.umich.edu).

Objectives. We examined the prevalence of substance use among American adults aged 35 years, and we considered adulthood predictors and the impact of adolescent substance use.

Methods. National panel data were drawn from the Monitoring the Future study. Logistic regressions were conducted to assess the impact of demographics, life experiences, and adolescent substance use on smoking, heavy drinking, prescription drug misuse, marijuana use, and cocaine use at 35 years of age.

Results. Factors related to increased likelihood of substance use include high school use, unemployment, and noncustodial parenthood. Lower use was associated with being female, a college graduate, a professional, married, or a custodial parent.

Conclusions. Among those aged 35 years, substance use was still rather prevalent and was a function of adulthood roles, experiences, and previous use.

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