Changes in medical use of central nervous system stimulants among US adults, 2013 and 2018: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the 5-year changes in the adult medical use of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants with higher risk of dependence and evaluate the population characteristics of users and their medical and/or neurological conditions.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Annual US Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, a stratified random sample of approximately 30 000 persons designed to produce national population estimates. It focuses on reported medical spending, medical services used, health status and prescription medications.

Participants

Adults age 19 years and older who reported obtaining one or more prescriptions for amphetamine or methylphenidate products during two survey years, 2013 and 2018.

Main outcomes measures

Prescriptions obtained,

SUBMITTER: Moore TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365816 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature