Parents of participating schools may click the link or scan the QR code above to complete the online consent form.

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 and 2028 throughout Southern California over their four years in high school (2023-2028). During Fall 2023, we invited 9th graders at 8 schools to be a part of our study. The first wave of data collection started Spring 2024 and is ongoing. Enrollment for the EPIC Study cohort is still open and we look forward to new school partnerships. The study will collect a total of 8 waves of data and is expected to have approximately 3,500 student participants.

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