Non‐medical use of prescription stimulants among US college students: prevalence and correlates from a national survey

McCabe, Sean Esteban; Knight, John R.; Teter, Christian J.; Wechsler, Henry

doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2005.00944.x

articleAddictionDec 10, 2004BRONZE OA

Non‐medical use of prescription stimulants among US college students: prevalence and correlates from a national survey

SESean Esteban McCabe JRJohn R. Knight CJChristian J. Teter HWHenry Wechsler

University of Michigan · Northeastern University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Aims

To examine the prevalence rates and correlates of non-medical use of prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Dexedrine or Adderall) among US college students in terms of student and college characteristics.

Design

A self-administered mail survey.

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884

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Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Medical prescription
Stimulant
Medicine
Monitoring the Future
Family medicine
Ecstasy
Psychiatry
Demography

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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