Prescription Drug Abuse During the College Years

Prescription Drug Abuse During the College Years 1 in every 3 college students uses stimulants that aren't Of college students who abuse stimulants, 90% are also binge drinkers. prescribed to them to stay up late and study. 1 in 4 college students has used 90% of students have 1/2 of all college access to stimulants from their peers or friends while attend- students have been offered prescription drugs by their sophomore year. a prescription drug illegally. ing college. 54% of undergrads with stimulant prescriptions have been asked to sell, trade or give away their medication at least once. College students who abuse stimulants are 3X more likely to use marijuana, 5X more likely to abuse prescription painkillers and 8X more likely to use cocaine. Generally speaking, college students use prescription drugs for the following reasons Ignore Problems Get High Improve Concentration Diet Reduce Stress Be a Better Athlete MIRAMAR GETTING WELLSTAYING WELL http://www.visualizing.org/visualizations/college-prescription-drug-abuse-trends-2013