ERIC Number: EJ1396182
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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An Exploratory Study of Indicators of Recent Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use among College Students
Warnock, Charles Ashley; Lauckner, Carolyn L.; Ingram, Lucy A.
Journal of American College Health, v71 n5 p1311-1316 2023
Objective: To explore the relationship between past 30-day nonmedical prescription stimulant use (NPSU) and past 30-day marijuana and/or alcohol use, past 30-day risky marijuana and/or alcohol use, student demographics, and student activity involvement among college students. Participants: Sample of 604 college-aged students at two large universities in the southeastern U.S. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed electronically. Logistic regression was used to identify and test covariates of past 30-day NPSU. Results: Over 20% of participants self-reported past NPSU. Using both marijuana and alcohol in the past 30 days ([beta] = 3.293, p = 0.002, OR= 26.91, 95% CI OR= 3.42, 211.92) and engaging in both risky marijuana and alcohol use ([beta] = 2.095, p < 0.001, OR = 8.13, 95% CI OR = 2.52, 25.17) were significantly related to past 30-day NPSU. Conclusions: NPSU may be indicative of broader polysubstance use problems among college-aged students.
Descriptors: Stimulants, Drug Abuse, Correlation, Marijuana, Drinking, College Students, Student Attitudes, Case Studies, Substance Abuse, Health Behavior, Gender Differences, Sororities, Fraternities, Religion, Group Membership, Student Characteristics, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, Incidence, Extracurricular Activities, State Universities, Risk
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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