biostudies-literatureUnknown17Prakash S<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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, sSubstance abuse : research and treatment11782218231162827https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10123905biostudies-literatureQuantitative Survey on Prevalence of Prescription Pain Medications and Stimulants Use in Young Adults.PMC10123905Prakash SGu YPreviti MfalseQuantitative Survey on Prevalence of Prescription Pain Medications and Stimulants Use in Young Adults.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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, s2023-01-01T00:00:00Z20232025-04-18T16:30:48.997Z2025-04-07T03:46:18.859ZS-EPMC101239053710159810.1177/11782218231162827