Substance abuse on the college campus.
Substance abuse is a major health and behavioral concern in college students. Alcohol and marijuana are the most commonly abused drugs on college campuses. Others include tobacco, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), lysergic acid, ketamine, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, cocaine, and psilocybin mushrooms. This article reviews the use of these drugs by college students. Substance use is a major contributing factor in poor academic performance and failure to successfully complete a college education.
Rimsza
Mary Ellen
ME
School of Health Services Administration and Policy, W.P. Carey School of Business, Student Health and Wellness Center, Arizona State University, PO Box 872104, Tempe, AZ 85287-210, USA. mrimsza@asu.edu
Moses
Karen S
KS
D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D013334:Students; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection / Q000379:methods*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D014495:Universities
D013287:Illicit Drugs