Journal article
Misuse of "study drugs:" Prevalence, consequences, and implications for policy
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, Vol.1(1)
2006
Abstract
Background
Non-medical/illegal use of prescription stimulants popularly have been referred to as "study drugs". This paper discusses the current prevalence and consequences of misuse of these drugs and implications of this information for drug policy.
Results
Study drugs are being misused annually by approximately 4% of older teens and emerging adults. Yet, there are numerous consequences of misuse of prescription stimulants including addiction, negative reactions to high dosages, and medical complications. Policy implications include continuing to limit access to study drugs, finding more safe prescription drug alternatives, interdiction, and public education.
Conclusion
Much more work is needed on prescription stimulant misuse assessment, identifying the extent of the social and economic costs of misuse, monitoring and reducing access, and developing prevention and cessation education efforts.
Details
- Title
- Misuse of "study drugs:" Prevalence, consequences, and implications for policy
- Authors/Creators
- S. Sussman (Author/Creator) - University of Southern CaliforniaM. Pentz (Author/Creator) - University of Southern CaliforniaD. Spruijt-Metz (Author/Creator) - University of Southern CaliforniaT. Miller (Author/Creator) - University of California, Riverside
- Publication Details
- Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, Vol.1(1)
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- Identifiers
- 991005544259607891
- Copyright
- © 2006 Sussman et al
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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