ArticleJournal of American college health : J of ACH2017
University student perceptions about the motives for and consequences of nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD).
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- Use of Benzodiazepines in Medical Students: A Comparative Analysis Between Medical and Other University Degrees.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Observational
- Prevalence and Psychiatric Correlates of Illicit Substance Use in UK Undergraduate Students.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Patterns, Consequences, and Motives in Simultaneous Use of Prescription Stimulant Medication with Alcohol and Marijuana.Substance use & misuse · 2021Article
- Students' use of caffeine, alcohol, dietary supplements, and illegal substances for improving academic performance in a New Zealand university.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2021Article
- Heavy Drinking and Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs among University Students: A 9-Year Follow-Up.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of the current study was to increase qualitative understanding of student motives for and consequences associated with nonmedical use of prescription drugs.
participantsSixty-one students participated in eight focus groups between April and November 2013.
methodsStudents described prescription drugs commonly used for nonmedical reasons, as well as the motives for and consequences associated with their use. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
resultsStudents reported stimulants as the most commonly used prescription drug for nonmedical reasons, least expensive, and easiest to obtain on campus, followed by benzodiazepines. Opioids were less commonly used, more expensive, and difficult to acquire. Motives and consequences varied by prescription drug class.
conclusionsOur qualitative findings extend previous research by suggesting differences in students' perceived motives for using and consequences associated with the different classes of prescription drugs. These findings provide implications for the development of preventive interventions.
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