Recreational Prescription Drug Use Among College Students
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Ethan A Kolek
The purpose of this study was to explore recreational prescription drug use among undergraduate students. Although anecdotal accounts on this subject abound, empirical research is extremely limited. Data from a survey of a random sample of 734 students at a large public research university in the Northeast were examined. Results indicate that a substantial proportion of students reported having used prescription drugs for recreational purposes in the year prior to survey administration. Recreational prescription drug use was positively associated with the use of other substances including alcohol. Recreational prescription drug users were also more likely than other drug users to report negative consequences as a result of their drug use. Implications for future research and for student affairs are discussed.
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- An Assessment of Skills and Competencies Necessary for Entry-Level Student Affairs Work
- Recreational Prescription Drug Use Among College Students
- Attitudes Toward Diversity and Living-Learning Outcomes Among First- and Second-Year College Students
- Greeks and Grades: The First-Year Experience
- The Social Benefits of Intramural Sports
- The Impact of Institutional Size on Student Engagement
- The Role of Living-Learning Programs in Students' Perceptions of Intellectual Growth at Three Large Universities
- Rethinking Criteria for Training and Selection: An Inquiry Into the Emotional Intelligence of Resident Assistants
- Effects of Involvement in Clubs and Organizations on the Psychosocial Development of First-Year and Senior College Students
- Shaping Student Affairs Leadership Through Global Perspectives
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