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Weyandt LL, Gudmundsdottir BG, Holding EZ, Marraccini ME, Keith M, May SE, Shepard E, Francis A, Wilson ED, Channell I, Sweeney C. Prescription opioid misuse among university students: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2022; 70:1119-1137. [PMID: 32780647 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1786095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Misuse of prescription opioids has substantially increased in the past decade among the general population, including among university students. Relative to the literature concerning opioid misuse among the general population, little information is available regarding the college student population. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature concerning the prevalence of prescription opioid misuse among the university student population. Results: The lifetime estimate for prescription opioid misuse among general populations of students ranged from 4% to 19.7%, with higher estimates for special student populations. Students most at risk for misuse of prescription opioids are those who report higher rates of psychological distress, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and white, male students who use alcohol and illicit drugs. Conclusions: Findings from this study underscore the need for opioid prevention and intervention programs on university campuses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa L Weyandt
- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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Hamilton I, Kaufman G. Approaches to managing older people using opiates and their risk of dependence. Nurs Older People 2019; 31:40-48. [PMID: 31468789 DOI: 10.7748/nop.2019.e1100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
There is little doubt that opiates have transformed healthcare, particularly in relation to pain management. However, many patients prescribed this type of drug develop problems such as dependency. Although we do not know how many older people have developed such problems due to opiate use we know that some will. It is important for nurses to understand the context in which opiates are used, as well as the specific needs of older people and how to respond to them.
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- Ian Hamilton
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, England
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, England
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