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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.
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Jason Nicholson
Jason Nicholson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of West Georgia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Louisville in 2017. His research interest includes cybercrime, substance abuse, and sport participation.
Catherine D. Marcum
Catherine D. Marcum is Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University. She received her Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008. Her areas of expertise include cybercrime offending and victimization, correctional issues, and sexual victimization. She also is the current editor of Corrections: Policy, Practice and Research.
George E. Higgins
George E. Higgins is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisville. He received his Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2001. He is the 2018 recipient of the ACJS Founder’s award. His most recent publications appear or are forthcoming in Journal of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Behavior, Justice Quarterly, Deviant Behavior, and Youth and Society.