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Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs by College Students with Minority Sexual Orientations

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Title: Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs by College Students with Minority Sexual Orientations
Language: English
Authors: Duryea, Daniel G., Calleja, Nancy G., MacDonald, Douglas A.
Source: Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. 2015 29(2):147-159.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Students, Sexual Orientation, Minority Group Students, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, Self Destructive Behavior, Drug Use, Predictor Variables, National Surveys, Student Behavior, Health Behavior, Behavior Problems, Gender Differences
DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2015.1008374
ISSN: 8756-8225
Abstract: Results from the 2009 "National College Health Assessment" were analyzed by gender and sexual orientation for college students' nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Male and female students identified as having a minority sexual orientation (gay or bisexual) were significantly more likely to use nonmedical prescription drugs than heterosexual students. College students with a minority sexual orientation were engaged in more high-risk substance using behaviors than their heterosexual peers. Implications for assessment, counseling, and future research are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 31
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1058514
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Results from the 2009 "National College Health Assessment" were analyzed by gender and sexual orientation for college students' nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Male and female students identified as having a minority sexual orientation (gay or bisexual) were significantly more likely to use nonmedical prescription drugs than heterosexual students. College students with a minority sexual orientation were engaged in more high-risk substance using behaviors than their heterosexual peers. Implications for assessment, counseling, and future research are discussed.
ISSN:8756-8225
DOI:10.1080/87568225.2015.1008374