@article{ref1,
title="Survey of alcohol and other drug use attitudes and behaviors in nursing students",
journal="Substance abuse",
year="2009",
author="Baldwin, Jeffrey N. and Bartek, Jean K. and Scott, Darren M. and Davis-Hall, R. Ellen and Desimone Ii, Edward M.",
volume="30",
number="3",
pages="230-238",
abstract="Statewide nursing student alcohol and other drug (AOD) use attitudes and behaviors were assessed. Response was 929/2017 (46%) (practical nursing [n = 173/301] 57.3%; diploma and associate degree in nursing [n = 282/417] 67.6%; bachelor of science in nursing [n = 474/1299] 36.5%). Nearly 44% reported inadequate substance abuse education. Past-year AOD use included tobacco 36.9%, marijuana 6.8%, sedatives 4.6%, and opioids 2.6%. Past-year AOD-related events included blackouts 19.8%, class/work under the influence 6.3%, patient care under the influence 3.9%, lowered grades/job evaluations 6.6%, and legal charges 3.6%. Heavy drinking was reported by 28.9%. Practical nursing (PN) students most often reported tobacco use and sedative use, whereas Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) students most often reported marijuana use. Family histories of alcohol-related problems and drug-related problems were reported, respectively, by 48.1% and 19.2% of respondents; 51.1% reported at least one of these. PN students most often reported such family histories. Nursing educational systems should proactively address student AOD prevention, education, and assistance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0889-7077",
doi="10.1080/08897070903040964",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08897070903040964"
}