Prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the United States, 2001

J Adolesc Health. 2004 Dec;35(6):501-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.02.004.

Abstract

The prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use were examined within a nationally representative U.S. sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. The annual prevalence of illicit methylphenidate use was 4%. Race, grade level, geographical region, grade point average, and substance use were all significantly associated with illicit methylphenidate use.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior* / psychology
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy
  • Attitude to Health
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / administration & dosage*
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects
  • Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Health Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs*
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate / administration & dosage*
  • Methylphenidate / adverse effects
  • Prevalence
  • Psychology, Adolescent
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk-Taking
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Methylphenidate