The MANOVA model predicting alcohol abuse at Time 3 from the substance use onset variables yielded a significant multivariate effect for the onset of regular drinking as well, F(8,228)=2.09, p<.05. This model indicated that individuals with an early onset of regular drinking drank more frequently to get high, F(2,116)=5.76, p<.01, and to get drunk, F(2,116)=4.03, p<.05, during their late 20s (see Figure 1).
