2007
DOI: 10.1007/s11065-007-9037-7
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Neuropsychiatric Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse

Abstract: Prescription drugs have become a major category of abused substances, and there is evidence that the prevalence of prescription drug abuse may soon overtake that of illicit drugs. Study of prescription drugs has been hampered by vague terminology, since prescription drugs are only separated from other drugs of abuse by social and legal constructs. Reviewed herein is published literature on the abuse of four major categories of abused prescription drugs: sedative-hypnotics, stimulants, anabolic steroids, and an… Show more

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“…In general, these findings are congruent with the literature suggesting that cognitive impairments exist in AOD populations (Caplan et al, 2007;Ersche & Sahakian, 2007;Fernández-Serrano et al, 2010b;Gonzalez, 2007;Gruber et al, 2007;Oscar-Berman & Marinković, 2007;Scott et al, 2007;Yücel & Lubman, 2007;Yücel et al, 2007) and may be detected by a brief cognitive impairment-screening tool (the MoCA). In assessing a residential AOD sample, arguably we accessed those most severely affected by their addiction, and also those with a high prevalence of head injuries requiring hospitalisation.…”
Section: Head Injuriessupporting
confidence: 88%
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“…In general, these findings are congruent with the literature suggesting that cognitive impairments exist in AOD populations (Caplan et al, 2007;Ersche & Sahakian, 2007;Fernández-Serrano et al, 2010b;Gonzalez, 2007;Gruber et al, 2007;Oscar-Berman & Marinković, 2007;Scott et al, 2007;Yücel & Lubman, 2007;Yücel et al, 2007) and may be detected by a brief cognitive impairment-screening tool (the MoCA). In assessing a residential AOD sample, arguably we accessed those most severely affected by their addiction, and also those with a high prevalence of head injuries requiring hospitalisation.…”
Section: Head Injuriessupporting
confidence: 88%
“…Structural and functional brain changes may occur after substance misuse (Broyd, van Hell, Yücel, & Solowij, in press;Caplan, Epstein, Quinn, Stevens, & Stern, 2007;Ersche & Sahakian, 2007;Gonzalez, 2007;Gruber, Silveri, & Yurgelun-Todd, 2007;Lorenzetti, Solowij, & Yücel, in press;Oscar-Berman & Marinkovic, 2007;Scott et al, 2007). Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is also highly prevalent in substance misuse populations, leading to significant complexities in the process of AOD treatment (Sacks et al, 2009;Solomon & Malloy, 1992;Walker, Cole, Logan, & Corrigan, 2007;West, 2011).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, this is the first study to quantitatively consider coping and its relation to students' enhancement drug use. Despite reports in the wider community, pharmacological neuroenhancement is not commonplace, but given the dangers inherent in some forms of enhancement drug use (Caplan et al 2007), these behaviors must be monitored with aims of promoting student health and welfare. In line with previous recommendations concerning regulatory opportunities for universities (Singh et al 2014), education would appear critical to curb any proliferation in enhancement drug use within student populations.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Adderall, Ritalin) are effective in treating several conditions and are most commonly prescribed to persons with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Caplan, Epstein, Quinn, Stevens, & Stern, 2007;NIDA, 2009). Under the supervision of a licensed medical professional, stimulant medication often safely controls ADHD without complications [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2009].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%