Misuse is intentional or unintentional use of stimulants in a way other than prescribed. | | | |
TRUE | 635 (98.4) | 116 (95.1) | 751 (97.9) |
FALSE | 10 (1.6) | 6 (4.9) | 16 (2.1) |
Total | 645 | 122 | 767 |
Abuse is the recurrent nonmedical use of stimulants to alter one's state of consciousness (“get high”). | | | |
TRUE | 616 (95.8) | 118 (95.9) | 734 (95.8) |
FALSE | 27 (4.2) | 5 (4.1) | 32 (4.2) |
Total | 643 | 123 | 766 |
Diversion is redirection of a stimulant from its lawful purpose to nonmedical or illicit use. | | | |
TRUE | 615 (95.6) | 117 (95.1) | 732 (95.6) |
FALSE | 28 (4.4) | 6 (4.9) | 34 (4.4) |
Total | 643 | 123 | 766 |