Research

The following selection of research relates to campus-based alcohol, other drug abuse, and violence (AODV) prevention, with a special focus on the scope of the problem and promising strategies and interventions. The citations are compiled on a monthly basis from 15 peer-reviewed journals serving as the primary source of college AODV prevention articles and from keyword searches of online research databases.

Ephedrine

  • Howland, J., Rohsenow, D. J., Vehige Calise, T., MacKillop, J., Metrik, J. (2011). Caffeinated alcoholic beverages: an Emerging public health problem. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 40(2), published online, doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2010.10.026

  • Buckman J. F., Yusko, D. A., White, H. R., & Pandina, R. J. (2009). Risk profile of male college athletes who use performance-enhancing substances. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 70, 919-923.

  • Johnston, L. D., O'Malley, P. M., Bachman, J. G., & Schulenberg, J. E. (2007). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2006: Volume II, College students and adults ages 19-45 (NIH Publication No. 07-6206). Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse, 307 pp.

  • Experts Clash Over Safety of Ephedra (2001). Environmental Nutrition 24.3: 3.

  • Kleiman C. F. (2001). Imitation of Ecstasy: A Commentary on Ephedra Products, Part 2. American Council on Science and Health.

  • Adverse Cardiovascular and Central Nervous System Events Associated with Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedra Alkaloids (2000). The New England Journal of Medicine 343.25:1833-38.

  • Weintraub J. (1997). Adverse Effects of Botanical and Non-Botanical Ephedrine Products. Drugs and Devices Information Line, Harvard School of Public Health.

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