High school students’ misuse of over-the-counter drugs: a population-based study in an urban county
Authors: Steinman, Kenneth J.
Publication Year: 2005
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
Keywords: Substance Abuse; Adolescents; Over the counter
Short Abstract: A survey of high school students (n=~ 39,345) found 4.7% occasionally misuse over-the-counter drugs (i.e., to get high) and an additional 2.1% reported misuse during the past month. Misuse more common among older white and Native American youths and was associated with depressive affect and other substance use, especially alcohol and illicit drugs.
Abstract: A survey of high school students (n=39,345) found 4.7% occasionally misuse over-the-counter drugs (i.e., to get high) and an additional 2.1% reported misuse during the past month. Misuse was more common among older white and Native American youths and was associated with depressive affect and other substance use, especially alcohol and illicit drugs.
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