Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants: Gender Differences in Perceptions of Risk.

: Little research exists on gender differences regarding the relationship between illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) and perceptions of risk of illicit use. Risk perception is a common target for both prevention and intervention programs. : To measure gender differences in prevalence rates of illicit use and perceptions of legal, health, and social risks of illicit use.