How Jimmy Aced His Exam: Theoretical Explanations for Non-Medical Prescription Drug Use on College Campuses
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The purpose of the current study is to find theoretical explanations for human substance misuse, specifically focusing on prescription drug misuse by college students. Little empirical research has considered how certain theories predict the likelihood of non-medical prescription drug use. Both Self-Control Theory and Social Control Theory can be applied to explain why college students choose to misuse prescription drugs. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate (regression) models of the independent and dependent variables will be presented. Upon completion, the final results will contain theoretical explanations for prescription drug misuse on college campuses and will contribute to existing research by studying why college students begin misusing prescription drugs and why.
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