Prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the United States, 2001.
The prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use were examined within a nationally representative U.S. sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. The annual prevalence of illicit methylphenidate use was 4%. Race, grade level, geographical region, grade point average, and substance use were all significantly associated with illicit methylphenidate use.
McCabe
Sean Esteban
SE
Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-1649, USA. plius@umich.edu
Teter
Christian J
CJ
Boyd
Carol J
CJ
Guthrie
Sally K
SK
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy; D001294:Attitude to Health; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D015995:Prevalence; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008774:Methylphenidate