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. 2012;31(4):332-41.
doi: 10.1080/10550887.2012.735564.

Nonmedical use of prescription opioids among adolescents: subtypes based on motivation for use

Amy Young  1 , Sean Esteban McCabe, James A Cranford, Paula Ross-Durow, Carol J Boyd
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Nonmedical use of prescription opioids among adolescents: subtypes based on motivation for use

Amy Young et al. J Addict Dis. 2012.

Abstract

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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