Historique
Périodique
Use of GHB compounds among college students
Auteur(s) :
CAMACHO A. ;
MATTHEWS, S. C. ;
MURRAY, B. ;
DIMSDALE J. E.
Année
2005
Page(s) :
601-607
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
ADOLESCENT
;
JEUNE ADULTE
;
GHB
;
MILIEU ETUDIANT
;
SEXUALITE
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2005, 31, (4), 601-607
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
There are increasing reports about the misuse of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) related compounds. The objective of this article is to examine the use of GHB-containing dietary supplements among college students. An anonymous survey was completed at a university health clinic. The survey asked participants about their experience using GHB compounds and their knowledge about the legal status of GHB and its addictive potential. Two hundred fifteen students responded to the survey. Twenty-eight percent had used GHRE and 19% had used GHB. Growth Hormone Release Extract (GHRE) users reported consumption 2-3 times per month and GHB users reported 1-2 times per month. Males tended to use GHB for euphoria and energy, while females tended to use the compounds for weight loss. GHB was particularly popular among homosexual and bisexual responders. There was little knowledge of the addictive potential and illegal status of GHB and related compounds. GHB compounds are commonly used among college students. Given the different reasons for use according to gender and sexual orientation, prevention programs need to sculpt their message according to the target audience. (Author' s abstract)
There are increasing reports about the misuse of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) related compounds. The objective of this article is to examine the use of GHB-containing dietary supplements among college students. An anonymous survey was completed at a university health clinic. The survey asked participants about their experience using GHB compounds and their knowledge about the legal status of GHB and its addictive potential. Two hundred fifteen students responded to the survey. Twenty-eight percent had used GHRE and 19% had used GHB. Growth Hormone Release Extract (GHRE) users reported consumption 2-3 times per month and GHB users reported 1-2 times per month. Males tended to use GHB for euphoria and energy, while females tended to use the compounds for weight loss. GHB was particularly popular among homosexual and bisexual responders. There was little knowledge of the addictive potential and illegal status of GHB and related compounds. GHB compounds are commonly used among college students. Given the different reasons for use according to gender and sexual orientation, prevention programs need to sculpt their message according to the target audience. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, California 92093-0804
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.
Cote :
A02450