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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- Article
- Table of Contents
- Letter from the Editor
- The Mentor Partnership: Discovery of Professionalism
- On Being Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual in Student Affairs: A National Survey of Experiences on the Job
- Fraternities, Sororities and Binge Drinking: Results from a National Study of American Colleges
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- The Freshman Year Experience: Student Retention and Student Success
- Cognitive Effects of Greek Affiliation in College: Additional Evidence
- Conceptualizing Identity Development: Unmasking the Assumptions Within Inventories Measuring Identity Development
- Student Variables that Predict Retention: Recent Research and New Developments
- College Students and Academic Performance: A Case of Taking Control
- Recreational Prescription Drug Use Among College Students
- Review of "Organizing higher education for collaboration: A guide for campus leaders"
- Review of "Assessment methods for student affairs"
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