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- Title
Characteristics and Motives of College Students Who Engage in Nonmedical Use of Methylphenidate.
- Authors
DuPont, Robert L.; Coleman, John J.; Bucher, Richard H.; Wilford, Bonnie B.
- Abstract
Methylphenidate (MPH) has a long history of being an effective medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recently, the nonmedical use of MPH has increased, particularly among college students. To investigate this, we surveyed 2,087 students regarding MPH misuse. Of 2,087 respondents, 110 (5.3%) used MPH nonmedically at least once. Most obtained MPH free from a friend, acquaintance, or family member. Misuse of Ritalin® occurred four times more frequently than Concerta.® Among Ritalin abusers, Intranasal use was reported more often than oral. Students reported using MPH nonmedically for recreational reasons as well as to improve academic performance.
- Subjects
SUBSTANCE use of college students; RESEARCH on students; DRUG abuse; METHYLPHENIDATE; CENTRAL nervous system stimulants; ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
American Journal on Addictions, 2008, Vol 17, Issue 3, p167
- ISSN
1055-0496
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/10550490802019642