title: Prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the United States, 2001.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-1649, USA. plius@umich.edu
authors.forename: Sean Esteban
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: McCabe
authors.forename: Christian J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Teter
authors.forename: Carol J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.forename: Sally K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Guthrie
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008774:Methylphenidate