ERIC Number: EJ860976
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Nov
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Prescription Drug Abuse
Hamilton, Gloria J.
Psychology in the Schools, v46 n9 p892-898 Nov 2009
This article presents current statistics on nonmedical use of both categories of prescription medications by high school and college students. The incidence of nonmedical use of prescription medications continues to increase among high school and college students. Two categories of drugs that are commonly used for reasons other than those for which the drugs are prescribed are those used for pain and those prescribed for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Demographic and behavioral characteristics of students who are most likely to engage in intentional abuse of stimulants and pain medications as well as stated motivations for use are presented.
Descriptors: College Students, High School Students, Narcotics, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Drug Abuse, Pharmacology, Pain, Student Behavior, Student Characteristics, Stimulants, Motivation, At Risk Persons, Drug Addiction, Literature Reviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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