The use of psychotropic substances among students: The prevalence, factor association, and abuse
This detailed review analyzed the previously published studies related to the prevalence of psychotropic substances use, associated factors, and the misuse of the psychotropics among students. A comprehensive literature search covering six databases was performed. References from published articl...
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| Language: | English |
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Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences
2015
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/45412/1/JPharmBioallSci_2015_7_3_181_160011.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/45412/ |
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| Summary: | This detailed review analyzed the previously published studies related to the prevalence of psychotropic
substances use, associated factors, and the misuse of the psychotropics among students. A
comprehensive literature search covering six databases was performed. References from published
articles and reports were extracted. This helped in identifying the available information on the use of
psychotropic drugs. A total of 16 articles were included in this review. There is an upsurge of using
psychotropics with the preceding years. More students are exposed to the risk of using psychotropic
substances due to the multiple factors like stress, increased academic workload, etc. The misuse is
found to be common with prescribed psychotropic substances. Students need to be aware of the bad
outcomes of using psychotropic substances. Participation of every stakeholder to curb this menace
needs to be emphasized. More extensive studies are required to know about the increasing prevalence,
factors, and misuse of psychotropics. |
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