Understanding Nonprescription and Prescription Drug Misuse in Late AdolescenceYoung Adulthood
Joint Authors
Fleary, Sasha A.
Heffer, Robert W.
McKyer, E. Lisako J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study explored the extent to which nonprescription and prescription drugs misuse among adolescents/young adults are related to their perception that it is safer than illicit drugs, ease of access, and lower societal stigma.
Adolescents/young adults (N=465; Mage=18.57, SD=0.86) completed an online survey about their nonprescription and prescription drug misuse, other substance use, and correlates of use.
Perceived risk, societal stigma, and access to nonprescription and prescription drugs were predictive of misuse.
Results support program planners working towards targeting perceived risk and societal stigma in reducing misuse and the need to restrict and monitor access to nonprescription and prescription drugs for adolescents/young adults.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fleary, Sasha A.& Heffer, Robert W.& McKyer, E. Lisako J.. 2013. Understanding Nonprescription and Prescription Drug Misuse in Late AdolescenceYoung Adulthood. Journal of Addiction،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492327
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fleary, Sasha A.…[et al.]. Understanding Nonprescription and Prescription Drug Misuse in Late AdolescenceYoung Adulthood. Journal of Addiction No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492327
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fleary, Sasha A.& Heffer, Robert W.& McKyer, E. Lisako J.. Understanding Nonprescription and Prescription Drug Misuse in Late AdolescenceYoung Adulthood. Journal of Addiction. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492327
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492327