Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 501-504, December 2004

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

  • Sean Esteban McCabe, Ph.D., M.S.W.

      Affiliations

    • Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Sean Esteban McCabe, Assistant Research Scientist, Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, 475 Market Place, Suite D, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-1649 USA
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  • Christian J. Teter, Pharm.D., B.C.P.P.

      Affiliations

    • Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    • College of Pharmacy, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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  • Carol J. Boyd, Ph.D., R.N.

      Affiliations

    • Substance Abuse Research Center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    • School of Nursing, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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  • Sally K. Guthrie, Pharm.D., B.C.P.P.

      Affiliations

    • College of Pharmacy, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    • Department of Women’s Studies, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    • Department of Psychiatry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Accepted 4 February 2004.

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.

Keywords:  Methylphenidate, Illicit use, ADHD, Adolescence, Substance abuse

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00067-9

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.02.004

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 501-504, December 2004