Characteristics and motives of college students who engage in nonmedical use of methylphenidate
Characteristics and motives of college students who engage in nonmedical use of methylphenidate
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DOI：
10.1080/10550490802019642
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发表时间：
2008-05-01
影响因子：
3.7
通讯作者：
Wilford, Bonnie B.
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作者：
DuPont, Robert L.;Coleman, John J.;Wilford, Bonnie B.
哌醋甲酯（MPH）是一种治疗注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）的有效药物。最近，MPH的非医疗用途有所增加，特别是在大学生中。为了调查这一点，我们调查了2,087名学生关于MPH滥用。在2，087名受访者中，110名（5.3%）至少使用过一次MPH。大多数人从朋友、熟人或家庭成员那里免费获得MPH。滥用利他林（R）的发生率是Concerta的四倍。(R)在利他林滥用者中，鼻内使用比口服更常见。学生们报告说，使用MPH非医疗娱乐的原因，以及提高学习成绩。
Methylphenidate (MPH) has a long history of being an effective medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recently, the nonmedical use of MPH has increased, particularly among college students. To investigate this, we surveyed 2,087 students regarding MPH misuse. Of 2,087 respondents, 110 (5.3%) used MPH nonmedically at least once. Most obtained MPH free from a friend, acquaintance, or family member. Misuse of Ritalin (R) occurred four times more frequently than Concerta.(R) Among Ritalin abusers, Intranasal use was reported more often than oral. Students reported using MPH nonmedically for recreational reasons as well as to improve academic performance.