Table 1.
Perceptions about the risk of harm from nonmedical use of prescription drugs and other substances, among college students (Weighted N=2,271).
| Percent of Students (Weighted) reporting Level of Risk |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Risk | Slight Risk | Moderate Risk | Great Risk | Can't Say | |
| Prescription Stimulants | 4.0% | 22.0% | 42.2% | 25.2% | 6.6% |
| Prescription Analgesics | 2.0% | 20.8% | 42.4% | 27.8% | 7.0% |
| Marijuana | 14.8% | 47.1% | 29.9% | 7.2% | 1.0% |
| Cocaine | 0.8% | 2.9% | 22.0% | 72.2% | 2.1% |
| Alcohol | 8.4% | 35.2% | 38.4% | 17.4% | 0.7% |
Perceived harmfulness was assessed at Time 2. Frequencies were computed for 862 students who participated in all three assessments, and weighted to represent the general population of screened first year students (Nwt=2,271). Rows sum to 100% within rounding error. With the exception of alcohol, frequencies correspond to the perceived harmfulness associated with “occasional” nonmedical use of each drug. Perceived harmfulness of alcohol refers to having 5 or more drinks once or twice each weekend.