Religiosity in the non-medical use of prescription medication in college students

Snipes, Daniel J.; Jeffers, Amy J.; Benotsch, Eric G.; McCauley, Jessica; Bannerman, Dana; Granger, Catherine L; Martin, Aaron M.

doi:10.3109/00952990.2014.939755

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“…The present study showed that a high level of religiosity is a protective factor for alcohol abuse. Other studies have shown that subjects with higher levels of religiosity tend to have a more orderly life and behave more prudently [66,67]. Some authors have explained this effect as being due to the influence of peers, as well as the control/protection exercised by the religious community [68].…”

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Population Attributable Fraction of Early Age of Onset of Alcohol Use in Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in University Students

Caamaño-Isorna

Adkins

Alıev

et al. 2020

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Background: we aimed to determine the risk factors and associated population attributable fractions (PAFs) for the age of onset of alcohol use and also to identify protective factors. Methods: we analyzed follow-up data collected between autumn 2011 and spring 2016 (n = 5170) from the first two cohorts (2011, 2012) of the Spit for ScienceTM project. The dependent variables were alcohol abuse and dependence, and the independent variables were age of drinking onset, residence, ethnicity, religiosity, sexual orientation and work status. We determined the odds ratios (OR) using multilevel logistic regression for repeated measures in SPSSv.20. Results: the early onset of alcohol use was associated with an increased risk of alcohol abuse and dependence among females (OR = 14.98; OR = 11.83) and males (OR = 7.41; OR = 6.24). The PAFs for the early onset of alcohol use in alcohol abuse and dependence were respectively 80.9% and 71.7% in females and 71.0% and 63.5% in males. Among females, being white (OR = 1.58; OR = 1.51), living off-campus (OR = 1.73; OR = 2.76) and working full-time (OR = 1.69; OR = 1.78) were also risk factors. Strong religious beliefs were found to protect males from alcohol abuse (OR = 0.58), while same-gender sexual orientation increased the risk among females (OR = 2.09). Conclusion: delaying the age of onset by one year would reduce alcohol abuse among young adults.

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confidence: 99%

Population Attributable Fraction of Early Age of Onset of Alcohol Use in Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in University Students

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Adkins

Alıev

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“…Across the population, white/non-Latino/a individuals have elevated tranquilizer/sedative or benzodiazepine misuse, with inconsistent findings for sex differences. 29,165,127,128 Consistently, though, those engaged in tranquilizer/sedative or benzodiazepine PDM have higher rates of other problematic substance use and SUD, psychopathology and suicidality. 17,106,107,116,124,129-131,162,165 Adolescents, those not in school, those living in socially disorganized neighborhoods, and those with delinquent behavior have higher rates of tranquilizer/sedative PDM.…”

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confidence: 96%

Prescription Drug Misuse: Taking a Lifespan Perspective

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Prescription drug misuse (PDM), or medication use without a prescription or in ways not intended by the prescriber, is a notable public health concern, especially in the United States. Accumulating research has characterized PDM prevalence and processes, but age-based or lifespan changes in PDM are understudied. Given age-based differences in the medical or developmental concerns that often underlie PDM, it is likely that PDM varies by age. This review summarizes the literature on PDM across the lifespan, examining lifespan changes in prevalence, sources, motives and correlates for opioid, stimulant, and tranquilizer/sedative (or benzodiazepine) PDM. In all, prevalence rates, sources and motives vary considerably by age group, with fewer age-based differences in correlates or risk factors. PDM prevalence rates tend to decline with aging, with greater use of physician sources and greater endorsement of self-treatment motives in older groups. Recreational motives (such as to get high) tend to peak in young adulthood, with greater use of peer sources or purchases to obtain medication for PDM in younger groups. PDM co-occurs with other substance use and psychopathology, including suicidality, across age groups. The evidence for lifespan variation in PDM is strongest for opioid PDM, with a need for more research on tranquilizer/sedative and stimulant PDM. The current literature is limited by the few studies of lifespan changes in PDM within a single sample, a lack of longitudinal research, little research addressing PDM in the context of polysubstance use, and little research on minority groups, such as sexual and gender minorities.

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“…O uso não médico por pessoas do mesmo grupo social também foi descrito como um fator de influência, pois conforme a teoria do aprendizado social, indivíduos aprendem a lidar com dificuldades por meio da observação de respostas de amigos e familiares a mesma categoria de problema (Peralta & Steele, 2010). E por fim, praticar religião (Snipes et al, 2014) e ser proveniente de família com renda satisfatória funcionam como fatores protetores, pois se acredita que, para alunos com dificuldades financeiras, o uso de psicofármacos sirva como substituto ao cuidado profissional devido à dificuldade de acesso (Pagán et al, 2006).…”

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“…Em relação à diferença de consumo entre os sexos parece haver pouca discordância na literatura sobre a preponderância pelo sexo feminino (Cabrita et al, 2004;Peralta & Steele, 2010). Foi encontrado somente um artigo que referiu maiores taxas pelo sexo masculino, mas mesmo assim, posteriormente o autor ponderou não existir influência pelo sexo (Snipes et al, 2014).…”

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Uso não médico de psicotrópicos por estudantes de graduação: uma revisão integrativa

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Arraes²,

Arraes³

et al. 2022

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Psicotrópicos são medicações que, ao atuarem principalmente no sistema nervoso central, alteram temporariamente o humor, comportamento e consciência, sendo fatores que corroboram para seu uso não médico, principalmente nas universidades. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar sobre a prevalência do consumo abusivo de psicotrópicos por estudantes e discutir os possíveis motivos e consequências negativas. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado por meio das plataformas PubMed e SciELO, de onde foram selecionados 25 artigos após o uso dos descritores “psychotropic drugs AND students”, “anxiolytics AND students” e “anxiety AND depression AND students” e aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, no período de março a abril de 2021. Através da análise dos artigos, foi visto que a alta prevalência do consumo não médico entre universitários é marcada principalmente pelo uso de depressores do sistema nervoso central, sendo o uso recreativo, automedicação e melhora do desempenho acadêmico os objetivos listados. Foi demonstrada a relevância do estudo ao expor as possíveis consequências à saúde decorrente ao uso abusivo, além de identificar o predomínio do consumo pelo sexo feminino e a influência da carga de estudo como principal motivo para início do uso não médico. Em conclusão, é importante a conscientização dos estudantes quanto ao consumo impróprio de medicações prescritas, deixando claro possíveis impactos à saúde que podem causar, e a importância de lidar com o estresse de forma saudável.

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Religiosity in the non-medical use of prescription medication in college students

Abstract: These results extend past research demonstrating that religiosity is protective against substance abuse/misuse. Greek status appears to negate the protective influence of religiosity on NMUPD.

Cited by 10 publications

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Population Attributable Fraction of Early Age of Onset of Alcohol Use in Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in University Students

Population Attributable Fraction of Early Age of Onset of Alcohol Use in Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study in University Students

Prescription Drug Misuse: Taking a Lifespan Perspective

Uso não médico de psicotrópicos por estudantes de graduação: uma revisão integrativa

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