Patterns and Consequences of Inadequate Sleep in College Students: Substance Use and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Daniel J. Taylor; Adam D. Bramoweth

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.12.010

Patterns and Consequences of Inadequate Sleep in College Students: Substance Use and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Daniel J. Taylor, Adam D. Bramoweth

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Abstract

We examined college sleep patterns and consequences using a cross-sectional design. We found that students get insufficient sleep and frequently use medication and alcohol as sleep aids, use stimulants as alertness aids, and fall asleep at the wheel, or have motor vehicle accidents due to sleepiness. Future studies should focus on effective interventions for sleep in college students.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	610-612
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume	46
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.12.010
State	Published - Jun 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alcohol drinking
Automobile driving
Caffeine
Sleep
Sleep deprivation
Students

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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