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Stimulant Formulation and Motivation for Nonmedical Use of Prescription Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications in a College‐Aged Population
Author(s) -
Upadhyaya Himanshu P.,
Kroutil Larry A.,
Deas Deborah,
Durell Todd M.,
Van Brunt David L.,
Novak Scott P.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00078.x
Subject(s) - stimulant , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychology , clinical psychology , medical prescription , population , psychiatry , attention deficit disorder , medicine , pharmacology , environmental health
There is relatively little research examining motives for nonmedical use (NMU) of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications and predictors of motivation. We present results of a secondary analysis of an Internet‐based epidemiological survey to explore the relationship between stimulant formulation and motivation for NMU of ADHD stimulant medications in a college‐aged population. Demographic predictors of motivation to engage in NMU were also explored to investigate the potential correlates of recreational versus performance‐enhancement motivations. Respondents scoring higher on the Adult ADHD Self‐Report Scale were significantly more likely to engage in NMU of ADHD stimulant medications. Those using extended release (ER) stimulant formulations were less likely to endorse “staying awake” as a reason for NMU compared to those using immediate release (IR) stimulant formulations. (Am J Addict 2010;00:1–9)