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Antshel, Kevin M.; Parascandola, Theresa; Taylor, Lea E.; Faraone, Stephen V. – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: The prevalence of stimulant medication misuse is rising in college students. Motivations to use stimulant medications differ from motivation to use other substances such as alcohol or cannabis. However, no previous research has examined the impact of achievement goal orientation on stimulant misuse in college students. Participants: 309…
Descriptors: College Students, Goal Orientation, Stimulants, Drug Abuse
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Weyandt, Lisa L.; Janusis, Grace; Wilson, Kimberly G.; Verdi, Genevieve; Paquin, Gregory; Lopes, Justin; Varejao, Michael; Dussault, Crystal – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Objective: To further investigate use and potential misuse of prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta) among a sample of college students and to explore the relationship between psychological variables and nonmedical stimulant use. Method: The sample consisted of 390 college students (71.6% female, 28.4% male). Participants were…
Descriptors: Group Membership, College Students, Stimulants, Drug Abuse