Risk and protective factors for methamphetamine use and nonmedical use of prescription stimulants among young adults aged 18 to 25

Caffeinated Alcohol, Sensation Seeking, and Injury Risk

“…Previous studies indicate that individuals who are highsensation seekers tend to be drawn to high-risk activities, including the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. [19][20][21][22][23]27,[24][25][26] Previous research suggests that both CaffAlc 14,43-45 and sensation seeking [46][47][48][49] predict the likelihood of experiencing adverse consequences.…”

“…18 Previous studies indicate that individuals who are high-sensation seekers tend to be drawn to high-risk activities, including the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] High-sensation seekers may have an increased susceptibility to the subjective rewarding effects of alcohol. 28 Among college students, higher levels of sensation seeking have been linked to binge drinking.…”

Misperceptions of non-medical prescription drug use: A web survey of college students

“…The annual prevalence of any NMUPD (i.e., stimulants, opioids, sedatives, or tranquilizers) among U.S. college students increased from 8.3% in 1996 to 14.6% in 2006 while the prevalence of marijuana declined over this same time period (Johnston et al, 2007). The nonmedical use of prescription stimulants is more prevalent among U.S. college undergraduate students than their same-age peers not attending college while the nonmedical use of prescription opioids is more prevalent among young adults not attending college (e.g., Herman-Stahl et al 2007;Johnston et al, 2007;SAMHSA, 2005). There is evidence that the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants and opioids is more prevalent among particular subgroups of U.S. college students and types of colleges (e.g., Johnston et al, 2007;McCabe et al, 2005aMcCabe et al, , 2005b.…”

Patterns of non-medical use of methylphenidate among 5th and 6th year students in a medical school in southern Brazil

“…24 Among the main motivations for the NMU of MPH it is possible to mention increased concentration, use as an aid to studying, and use to "get high." Thus, it is already well-documented that the non-therapeutic use of MPH is prevalent among college students, in several countries already studied.…”