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Percentage of college students in the U.S. who had taken a higher than prescribed dose of their prescription stimulant in the past 3 months, as of fall 2024

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Release date

February 2025

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

Fall 2024

Number of respondents

159 students

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Undergraduate students from 48 postsecondary institutions

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question. Regarding your use of prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.) in the past 3 months: Do you ever use MORE of your stimulant medication, that is, take a higher dosage, than is prescribed for you?

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Percentage of U.S. students who had overused prescription stimulants as of fall 2024

Published by
Conor Stewart,
Jul 2, 2025

Of the college students in the U.S. surveyed in 2024 who reported using prescription stimulants, about ** percent had taken a higher than prescribed dose in the past three months. This statistic shows the percentage of college students in the U.S. who reported overusing their prescription stimulant in the past three months, as of fall 2024.

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