ABSTRACT

The misuse of prescription medication is a prominent public health concern in the United States. The current study examines prescription drug misuse among adolescents under age 18, a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to this issue. The study further explores the correlates of prescription drug misuse among adolescents through analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey results. The analysis is framed through Routine Activities Theory. Results indicate that aspects of the theory are moderate to strong predictors of youth prescription drug misuse.

中文翻译：

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美国高中生处方药滥用的预测因素

摘要

在美国，滥用处方药是一个突出的公共卫生问题。目前的研究调查了 18 岁以下青少年滥用处方药的情况，这是特别容易受到此问题影响的一部分人群。该研究通过对青少年风险行为调查结果的分析，进一步探讨了青少年滥用处方药的相关性。该分析是通过日常活动理论构建的。结果表明，该理论的各个方面是青少年处方药滥用的中度至强预测因子。