Nonmedical use of prescription opioids among U.S. college students: Prevalence and correlates from a national survey

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The prevalence rates and correlates of nonmedical use of prescription opioid analgesics were examined among U.S. college students in terms of students and college characteristics are examined. The results revealed that the lifetime prevalence of nonmedical prescription opioid use was 12% thus providing evidence on the nonmedical use of prescription opioids.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Narcotic Analgesic Preparations, Students, College, Surveys, Opioids, College students, Drug use

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School spirits: alcohol and collegiate sports fans

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Research examines the drinking patterns of college sports fans, focusing on binge drinking and negative outcomes in college students who engage in sporting activities. A survey of sports fans reveals that they drink more heavily and report more negative consequences of drinking than do non-sports fans.

Public affairs, Health aspects, Social aspects, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), College sports, Alcohol use, Sports spectators

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Comparing web and mail responses in a mixed mode survey in college alcohol use research

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Empirical model of propensity of college students to respond to Web-based and postal surveys about alcobol abuse is presented.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Behavior Theory, Venture Analysis, Methods, Analysis, Risk assessment, Forecasts and trends, Behavior, Students, Market trend/market analysis, Alcoholism, Human behavior, Probabilities, Probability theory, Human acts, Human behaviour

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