| Title: |
Psychosocial Functioning Associated with Prescription Stimulant and Opioid Misuse versus Illicit Drug Use among College Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Kerr, David C. R. (ORCID 0000-0002-5635-1032); Bae, Harold; Cole, Veronica T.; Hussong, Andrea M. (ORCID 0000-0001-8683-9832) |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2023 71(5):1387-1396. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Drug Abuse; Stimulants; Narcotics; College Students; Risk; Health Behavior; Marijuana; Student Adjustment; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Comparative Analysis; Drug Therapy; Psychopathology; Pain; Low Achievement; Drinking; Smoking; Student Characteristics; Student Attitudes |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2021.1926269 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: College students' prescription stimulant and opioid misuse (PSM and POM) share psychosocial risks with other substance use. We sought to extend a prior study of these issues. Methods: National College Health Assessment (2015-2016) participants ages 18-24 years (n = 79,336) reporting 12-month PSM (defined as use of a drug not prescribed to them), 30-day other illicit drug use (non-cannabis), both, or neither, were compared on other substance use, psychopathology, academic adjustment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and chronic pain. Models were repeated for POM. Results: Relative to those who only misused the prescription drug, those who used other illicit drugs had lower odds of chronic pain and academic problems, but higher odds on nearly every other outcome especially if they also misused the prescription drug. Conclusions: Findings suggest PSM and POM are on a continuum of risk shared with illicit drug use, but also are linked to outcomes specific to these drugs' perceived medical purposes. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1396185 |
| Database: |
ERIC |