Abstract
Introduction: The misuse of nootropics (eg, methylphenidate, modafinil, etc.), that is, without a prescription, among university students has been increasing, reaching a prevalence of between 5-35%.
Objective: To explore associations between the history of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and other factors and the risk consumption of nootropics in undergraduate students from a private university.
Methodology: Cross-sectional study. The data were obtained from an online survey using the ASSIST instrument, where a score ≥4 was considered risky consumption. A multivariate logistic analysis of the exposed variables was carried out.
Results: Having a previous diagnosis of ADHD increases 8.6 times the chances of “Risk consumption of nootropics”. In addition, the risky consumption of other substances (tobacco and benzodiazepines) is also strongly associated with the risky consumption of nootropics.
Conclusions: There is a strong association between a previous ADHD diagnosis and risky consumption of nootropics.
Objective: To explore associations between the history of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and other factors and the risk consumption of nootropics in undergraduate students from a private university.
Methodology: Cross-sectional study. The data were obtained from an online survey using the ASSIST instrument, where a score ≥4 was considered risky consumption. A multivariate logistic analysis of the exposed variables was carried out.
Results: Having a previous diagnosis of ADHD increases 8.6 times the chances of “Risk consumption of nootropics”. In addition, the risky consumption of other substances (tobacco and benzodiazepines) is also strongly associated with the risky consumption of nootropics.
Conclusions: There is a strong association between a previous ADHD diagnosis and risky consumption of nootropics.
| Translated title of the contribution | Association of previous history of ADHD and risky consumption of nootropics in university students: a cross-sectional study |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| State | Accepted/In press - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Event | LXXVI Congreso de Neurología, Psiquiatría y Neurocirugía: De lo Personal a lo Virtual - Duration: 6 Oct 2021 → 9 Oct 2021 Conference number: LXXVI |
Conference
| Conference | LXXVI Congreso de Neurología, Psiquiatría y Neurocirugía |
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| Abbreviated title | SONEPSYN 2021 |
| Period | 6/10/21 → 9/10/21 |