Stigma Related to the Non-Medical Use and Diversion of Prescription Stimulant Drugs: Should We Care.

Background: Non-medical use (NMU) and diversion of prescription stimulants are prevalent on college campuses. Diversion represents a primary source of acquisition for NMU among young adults. This study examined relationships between stigmatizing beliefs related to NMU and diversion of stimulant medications and engagement in these behaviors, as well as how such perceptions are associated with indicators of psychological distress among those who engage in these behaviors.

The relationship between trait emotional intelligence and problematic alcohol use among college students.

Problematic alcohol use among college students is a significant public health concern. Emotional intelligence (EI), or the ability to detect one's own and others' emotions and to use this information to direct behavior, is suggested to mitigate problematic alcohol use. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between EI and problematic alcohol use among college students while controlling for drug use covariates.

Associations between stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence among osteopathic medical students.

Context: Stress, anxiety, and depression affect medical student populations at rates disproportionate to those of general student populations. Emotional intelligence (EI) has been suggested as a protective factor in association with psychological distress.

Objective: To explore the relationships between EI and stress, anxiety, and depression among a sample of US osteopathic medical students.