ArticleMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2019
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulants for Treatment of Attention Disorders by University Students: Characteristics and Associations.
Article in Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05243186 (Assessing Cognitive Performance Among Adults With Attention Disorders Working on Treadmill), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Assessing Cognitive Performance Among Adults With Attention Disorders Working on Treadmill
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- What Drives the Non-Medical Use of Stimulants Among College Students? The Role of Self-Efficacy and Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study of Israeli Undergraduates.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- Differentiating Between Methylphenidate Use and Misuse: Clinical Insights From University Students and Academic Staff in Türkiye.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Non-medical use of prescription stimulants (NPS) for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), which are considered narcotic substances and medical drugs, are used to treat learning and attention disorders. The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between misuse of medications for treatment of ADHD and various characteristics and problem behaviors, such as impulsivity, deviant behavior, and drug use. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 1280 undergraduate students (64% females; mean age 27; SD=6) completed an anonymous, structured, self-report questionnaire on health, well-being, and health risk behaviors. RESULTS NPS for treatment of ADHD was significantly associated with cannabis AOR (adjusted odds ratio)=5.57, P<0.001, compared to non-users. Deviant behaviors were significantly more prevalent among students engaging in medical use of prescription stimulants for treatment of ADHD (P=0.01; 43.2% and misuse 51.1%) versus non-users (34.5%). CONCLUSIONS Social attention in needed and implementing of social policy to raise students' awareness of the problems involved in misuse of medications for treatment of ADHD, to form intervention programs tailored for students, and to refer students for appropriate counseling and diagnosis.
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