| Nonmedical prescription stimulant use among college students: why we need to do something and what we need to do. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20924877 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article summarizes recent research findings on nonmedical use of prescription stimulants and outlines a multi-pronged strategic approach for responding to this unique problem among college students. Students, health professionals, parents, the pharmaceutical industry, and institutions of higher education all play roles in this response. Moreover, the academic community should view the translation of research findings as an important responsibility that can help dispel the myths often perpetuated in the media. The nonmedical use of prescription stimulants is a complex behavior and should be viewed in the larger context of alcohol and drug involvement among young adults. Strategies to reduce nonmedical use of prescription stimulants might have direct application to the abuse of other prescription drugs, including opiates. |
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Authors:
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Amelia M Arria; Robert L DuPont |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of addictive diseases Volume: 29 ISSN: 1545-0848 ISO Abbreviation: J Addict Dis Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-06 Completed Date: 2011-02-07 Revised Date: 2012-05-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9107051 Medline TA: J Addict Dis Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 417-26 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Science, Center on Young Adult Health and Development, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Central Nervous System Stimulants
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adverse effects* Communication Consumer Health Information Drug Industry / legislation & jurisprudence Drug and Narcotic Control / legislation & jurisprudence Humans Prescription Drugs / adverse effects* Professional Role Self Medication / adverse effects, trends* Students / psychology* Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control* Universities |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 DA014845-07/DA/NIDA NIH HHS; R01 DA014845-08/DA/NIDA NIH HHS; R01 DA014845-09/DA/NIDA NIH HHS; R01DA14845/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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0/Central Nervous System Stimulants; 0/Prescription Drugs |
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