Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 6 , Pages 610-612, June 2010

Patterns and Consequences of Inadequate Sleep in College Students: Substance Use and Motor Vehicle Accidents

  • Daniel J. Taylor, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Daniel J. Taylor, Ph.D., C.B.S.M., D.A.B.S.M., Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311280, Denton, TX 76203-5017.
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  • Adam D. Bramoweth, B.S.

Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Received 4 September 2009; accepted 5 December 2009. published online 25 February 2010.

Abstract 

We examined college sleep patterns and consequences using a cross-sectional design. We found that students get insufficient sleep and frequently use medication and alcohol as sleep aids, use stimulants as alertness aids, and fall asleep at the wheel, or have motor vehicle accidents due to sleepiness. Future studies should focus on effective interventions for sleep in college students.

Keywords: Sleep, Sleep deprivation, Students, Automobile driving, Alcohol drinking, Caffeine

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 This study was conducted at the University of North Texas, Denton, TX.

PII: S1054-139X(09)00678-8

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.12.010

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 6 , Pages 610-612, June 2010

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