Illegal College ADHD Stimulant Distributors: Characteristics and Potential Areas of Intervention

This study identifies indicators of college students, with prescriptions to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulants, who are most likely to distribute their medication to nonprescribed peers. 2,313 undergraduate students at a large Southeastern University were surveyed from 2009 t...

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Published in:Substance use & misuse 2013-04, Vol.48 (6), p.446-456
Main Authors: DeSantis, Alan D, Anthony, Kathryn E., Cohen, Elisia L.
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Adderall
ADHD
Adolescent
Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use
College students
diversion
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Intervention
Male
misuse
Peer Group
Peers
prescription drugs
Stimulants
Students
Universities
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ADHD
Adolescent
Adult
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diversion
Female
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Universities
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