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Speeding through the Frat House: A Qualitative Exploration of Nonmedical Adhd Stimulant Use in Fraternities

Desantis, Alan, Noar, Seth M., Webb, Elizabeth M.·2010·Journal of Drug Education
DOI 10.2190/de.40.2.d
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Qualitative methods were used to investigate the use of nonmedical Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulants by fraternity members. The primary goal of the study was to determine students' levels of understanding and motivations for use of these Schedule II controlled substances. Seventy-nine in-depth interviews were conducted. Key findings highlighted how: a) easy it was for subjects to obtain stimulants; b) little health information nonmedical users have about stimulants; c) academic stress created a fertile context for stimulant use; and d) a small number of prescribed users supply the vast majority of nonmedical users with their stimulants. Most nonmedical users claimed to primarily use ADHD stimulants in periods of high academic stress and believed that they not only reduced fatigue, but also increased reading comprehension, interest, cognition, and memory. These qualitative data have supplied a rich and complex understanding behind nonmedical ADHD stimulant use among fraternity members.

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  • DeSantis, Noar, and Webb (2010) found that more than half (55%) of fraternity members reported nonmedical stimulant use, which was higher among upperclass students, those living off campus, and regular marijuana smokers.

    “More than half (55%) of members reported nonmedical use, which was higher among upperclass students, those living off campus, and regular marijuana smokers.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as DeSantis, Noar, and Webb (2010)

  • DeSantis et al. (2010) noted a general perception that such medications enhance cognitive ability-particularly by reducing fatigue, increasing reading comprehension, and enhancing memory.

    “The authors noted a general perception that such medications enhance cognitive ability-particularly by reducing fatigue, increasing reading comprehension, and enhancing memory.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as DeSantis et al. (2010)

  • DeSantis et al. (2010) found that much of first-time use took place during periods of high academic stress, such as finals week.

    “Much of the first time use took place during periods of high academic stress, such as finals week.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as DeSantis et al. (2010)

  • DeSantis, Noar, and Webb (2010) found that most students reported using stimulants for academic purposes (74% to stay awake to study; 59% to concentrate; 30% to help memorize), with only a small percentage indicating use for social purposes.

    “Most students reported using the drugs for academic purposes (e.g., 74% “to stay awake to study”; 59% “to concentrate on your work”; 30% “to help memorize”), with only a small percentage indicating use for social purposes.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as DeSantis, Noar, and Webb (2010)

  • DeSantis et al. (2010) follow-up interviews found themes including ease of obtaining stimulants, a general lack of health information related to their use, and justification based on academic stress.

    “Themes included the ease of obtaining stimulants, a general lack of health information related to their use, and justification based on academic stress.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as DeSantis et al. (2010)

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Authors
Desantis, A., Noar, S. M., & Webb, E. M.
Affiliations
University of Kentucky (US)
Corresponding author
Desantis, Alan
ORCID
Noar, Seth M.
Venue
Journal of Drug Education
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2010-06
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
157-171
ISSN
  • 0047-2379 (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-4159
DOI
10.2190/de.40.2.d
OpenAlex
W2089274109
Cited by
71
References
23
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 5
FWCI
2.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
  • Journal of Drug Education (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Keywords
ADHD stimulants, fraternities, university students, Schedule II controlled substances, academic stress, health knowledge, prescription drug misuse
MeSH terms
Central Nervous System Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Motivation, Social Environment, Students, Universities, Southeastern United States, Substance-Related Disorders

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