Quantitative Survey on Prevalence of Prescription Pain Medications and Stimulants Use in Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prescription drug use including pain relievers and stimulants has been a growing problem in young adults and the issue has been a public health concern for years.

Methods

This Quantitative Cross-sectional study aimed to collect preliminary data regarding prescription opioid use, prescription stimulant drug use and overdose treatment knowledge in young adults between 18 and 24 years old in a southern New Jersey university through administering an online survey.

Results

Of the 1663 students who completed the survey, 33% reported using prescription pain relievers and 15% reported using prescription stimulant drugs. Stimulant drug users were found to be more likely to use prescription pain relievers (49%) as compared to non-stimulant users (30%). Furthermore, s

SUBMITTER: Prakash S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123905 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature