Percentage of U.S. students who had overused prescription stimulants as of fall 2023

Percentage of college students in the U.S. who had taken a higher than prescribed dose of their prescription stimulant in the past 3 months, as of fall 2023

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Release date

March 2024

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

Fall 2023

Number of respondents

24,473 students

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

38 schools

Supplementary notes

Original question. Regarding your use of prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.) in the past 3 months: Do you ever use MORE of your stimulant medication, that is, take a higher dosage, than is prescribed for you?

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