Assessment of prescription stimulant misuse among college students using the MMPI-2-RF.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106511
Abstract: Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) is a growing concern on college campuses and more research is needed to validate clinical measures commonly used for the assessment of risk for PSM among college students. The present study… read more here.
Keywords: stimulant misuse; prescription stimulant; prescription; college ... See more keywords
Sources for prescription stimulant misuse: A person-centered approach to understanding links to substance use and psychiatric impairment.
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DOI: 10.1037/pha0000586.supp
Abstract: Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) is most prevalent among college students and is associated with numerous negative academic and psychosocial outcomes. A large body of literature has identified predictors of PSM in this population, however few… read more here.
Keywords: substance; centered approach; prescription; person centered ... See more keywords
Burning the candle at both ends: motivations for non-medical prescription stimulant use in the American workplace
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DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2019.1606895
Abstract: Abstract Studies indicate prescription stimulant use for cognitive performance enhancement is normalized, contributing to increases in non-medical prescription stimulant use (NPSU) through peer recommendations and drug diversion. NPSU may follow users beyond their academic years… read more here.
Keywords: non medical; stimulant use; prescription stimulant;
Undergraduate Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Academic Strain: The Role of College Major and Graduate School Plans
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DOI: 10.1177/0022042619870504
Abstract: The literature has shown that undergraduates engage in the misuse of prescription stimulants in large part to meet academic demands and as an attempt to alleviate academic stress. The current study examined the relationship between… read more here.
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Negative Consequences Related to Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use: Development and Psychometric Validation of the Prescription Stimulant Consequences Questionnaire
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DOI: 10.1177/00220426221093606
Abstract: Nonmedical prescription stimulant use (NPS) is prevalent among undergraduates and associated with several negative consequences. However, no validated measures exist assessing NPS-related consequences. The present study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate a Prescription Stimulant… read more here.
Keywords: stimulant use; prescription; nonmedical prescription; prescription stimulant ... See more keywords
Who Persists and Who Desists? A Prospective Study of Prescription Stimulant Misuse in College Graduates
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DOI: 10.1177/00220426231155664
Abstract: Prescription stimulant misuse (PSM) has been studied extensively in college populations, but few studies have examined how PSM changes after graduation. We used a longitudinal design to follow individuals at risk for PSM 2 years after… read more here.
Keywords: college graduates; college; prescription stimulant; stimulant misuse ... See more keywords
Maternal ADHD and Perinatal Prescription Stimulant Use
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DOI: 10.1177/10870547211073472
Abstract: Objective: To describe patterns and predictors of perinatal prescription stimulant use. Methods: We used MarketScan® commercial claims data (2013–2018) and a repeated cross-sectional study design to assess perinatal use of prescription stimulants. Clinical/demographic characteristics were… read more here.
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Non-medical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among College Students: Non-oral Routes of Administration, Risk Factors, Motivations, and Pathways
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.667118
Abstract: Introduction: Non-medical use (NMU) of prescription stimulant medications is a continuing public health concern. Stimulant medications prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are widely available on college campuses, and, as a consequence, college students may have… read more here.
Keywords: use; college; prescription; stimulant nmu ... See more keywords