Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use among a Sample of College Students: Prevalence and Predictors

• Main Authors: Lisa L. Weyandt (Author), Bergljót Gyda Gudmundsdottir (Author), Emily Shepard (Author), Leslie Brick (Author), Ashley Buchanan (Author), Christine Clarkin (Author), Alyssa Francis (Author), Marisa Marraccini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Nonmedical use of prescription opioid medication (NMPO) in the United States is a public health crisis, resulting in high rates of emergency room visits, morbidity, and mortality. The purpose of this study was to explore prevalence estimates and correlates of NMPO among a convenience sample of colle...