Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use Among a Sample of College Students
Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use Among a Sample of College Students
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大学生样本中非医疗处方兴奋剂的使用情况
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发表时间:
2009
影响因子:
3
通讯作者:
Crystal Dussault
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作者:
L. Weyandt;Grace M. Janusis;Kimberly G. Wilson;G. Verdi;Gregory J. Paquin;Justin Lopes;M. Varejao;Crystal Dussault
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. (J. of Att. Dis. 2009; 13(3) 284-296)
影响因子:
4.4
作者:
McCabe, SE;Boyd, CJ
通讯作者:
Boyd, CJ
影响因子:
4.2
作者:
Singer,LynnT;Linares,TeresaJ;Ntiri,Shana;Henry,Racquel;Minnes,Sonia
通讯作者:
Minnes,Sonia
影响因子:
4.4
作者:
W. Stoops;J. Lile;C. Robbins;Catherine A. Martin;C. Rush;C. Rush;T. Kelly;T. Kelly
通讯作者:
W. Stoops;J. Lile;C. Robbins;Catherine A. Martin;C. Rush;C. Rush;T. Kelly;T. Kelly