Nonmedical prescription stimulant use among a sample of college students: relationship with psychological variables.
J Atten Disord
; 13(3): 284-96, 2009 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To further investigate use and potential misuse of prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta) among a sample of college students and to explore the relationship between psychological variables and nonmedical stimulant use.METHOD:
The sample consisted of 390 college students (71.6% female, 28.4% male). Participants were asked to complete five questionnaires concerning demographic information, prescription stimulant use, internal restlessness, sensation seeking, and psychological distress.RESULTS:
The study findings revealed that, regarding nonprescribed stimulants, 7.5% reported use within the past 30 days; 60% reported knowing students who misused stimulants; and 50% agreed or strongly agreed that prescription stimulants were "easy to get on this campus." Findings further revealed a relationship between stimulant use and degree of psychological distress and internal restlessness.CONCLUSIONS:
Continued research regarding psychological variables, specific group membership (e.g., fraternity, sorority, athletics), and stimulant acquisition is suggested. Effective prevention and education efforts are needed to help address the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants on college campuses.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Automedicação
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Estudantes
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Anfetaminas
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Medicamentos sob Prescrição
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Atten Disord
Assunto da revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos