The USC EPIC Study is currently collecting school-based data on the causes of teen social behavioral health issues. Our study aims to assess high school students’ developmental patterns of substance use (vaping, alcohol, nicotine, cannabis), behaviors, attitudes, and overall well-being.

This will be accomplished by surveying the students of the Class of 2027 throughout Southern California over their four years in high school (2023-2027). As of Fall 2023, we have started the recruitment process to invite 9th graders to be a part of our study and will be collecting a total of 8 waves of data. The study will collect data from 8* schools and is expected to have approximately 3,500 student participants.

We are currently enrolling participants, we will back with more information Spring 2024!