Journal of Addictive Diseases · 2012 · 65 citations · 24 references
NursingBehavioral SciencesPsychologyAdolescent HealthAdolescent MedicineSubstance Use DisordersAddictionAdolescent Behavioral HealthAdolescent PsychopathologyDrug DependenceOpioid AnalgesicsOpioid Use DisorderAdolescent AddictionAdolescent Opioid Use DisorderAdolescent Sexual VictimizationDrug Use By AdolescentsNonmedical Use Of OpioidsRule-breaking BehaviorSelf-administered QuestionnairesSubstance Use In Adolescence
The purpose of this study was to advance our understanding of nonmedical use of prescription medications by identifying the distinguishing characteristics of 2 subtypes of adolescent nonmedical users of prescription opioids that have been previously described. A Web-based, self-administered survey was completed by 2,597 7th-12th grade students. Sensation-seeking nonmedical users were best characterized by rule breaking and aggressive behaviors and possible substance dependence. Medical users and nonmedical self-treating users were best characterized by somatic complaints, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and history of sexual victimization.
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