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Nonmedical Prescription Stimulant Use Among a Sample of College Students

Relationship With Psychological Variables

Lisa L. Weyandt

University of Rhode Island

Grace Janusis

University of Rhode Island

Kimberly G. Wilson

University of Rhode Island

Genevieve Verdi

University of Rhode Island

Gregory Paquin

University of Rhode Island

Justin Lopes

University of Rhode Island

Michael Varejao

University of Rhode Island

Crystal Dussault

University of Rhode Island

Objective: To further investigate use and potential misuse of prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta) among a sample of college students and to explore the relationship between psychological variables and nonmedical stimulant use. Method: The sample consisted of 390 college students (71.6% female, 28.4% male). Participants were asked to complete five questionnaires concerning demographic information, prescription stimulant use, internal restlessness, sensation seeking, and psychological distress. Results: The study findings revealed that, regarding nonprescribed stimulants, 7.5% reported use within the past 30 days; 60% reported knowing students who misused stimulants; and 50% agreed or strongly agreed that prescription stimulants were "easy to get on this campus." Findings further revealed a relationship between stimulant use and degree of psychological distress and internal restlessness. Conclusions: Continued research regarding psychological variables, specific group membership (e.g., fraternity, sorority, athletics), and stimulant acquisition is suggested. Effective prevention and education efforts are needed to help address the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants on college campuses. (J. of Att. Dis. 2009; 13(3) 284-296)

Key Words: prescription stimulant misuse • nonmedical stimulant use • college students • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • internal restlessness

This version was published on November 1, 2009

Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 13, No. 3, 284-296 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1087054709342212
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