Sensation Seeking, the Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs, and Polysubstance Use in Young Adults

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric G. Benotsch ◽  
Aaron M. Martin ◽  
Stephen Koester ◽  
Diana Luckman ◽  
Anna Cejka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Polysubstance Use ◽  
Nonmedical Use

A behavioral economic analysis of the nonmedical use of prescription drugs among young adults.

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison M. Pickover ◽  
Bryan G. Messina ◽  
Christopher J. Correia ◽  
Kimberly B. Garza ◽  
James G. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Behavioral Economic ◽  
Nonmedical Use

Prescription Drug Abuse in Adolescence

2016 ◽  
pp. 204-230
Author(s):  
Amelia Arria ◽  
Brittany A. Bugbee
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Prescription Drug ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Prescription Drug Abuse ◽  
Prescription Drug Use ◽  
Nonmedical Use ◽  
New Research ◽  
Drug Problems

Nonmedical use of prescription drugs can pose a variety of serious public health threats. Rapid increases in the use of prescription drugs were observed at the turn of the 21st century and prompted new research and several actions by communities and policymakers. Adolescents and young adults are at heightened risk for this type of substance use. The evidence suggests that nonmedical use of prescription drugs overlaps significantly with alcohol and other drug problems, and it might be a sign of more severe involvement with illicit substance use. This chapter describes the epidemiology, availability and sources, motives, risk factors, and consequences of nonmedical prescription drug use among adolescents and young adults. Special topics include nonmedical use of prescription stimulants and academic performance, associations with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and mental health, and diversion behavior. Future directions for research and strategies for demand and supply reduction are described.

Prevalence and correlates of nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) among Young adults experiencing homelessness in seven cities across the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anamika Barman-Adhikari ◽  
Hsun-Ta Hsu ◽  
Daphne Brydon ◽  
Robin Petering ◽  
Diane Santa Maria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nonmedical Use

scholarly journals Perceived Harmfulness Predicts Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs Among College Students: Interactions with Sensation-Seeking

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia M. Arria ◽  
Kimberly M. Caldeira ◽  
Kathryn B. Vincent ◽  
Kevin E. O’Grady ◽  
Eric D. Wish
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Nonmedical Use

Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs Among Pregnant Women

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Havens ◽  
William W. Stoops ◽  
Lisa Shannon
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Nonmedical Use
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