Differences in Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among Fraternity- and Sorority-Afiliated Students

Authors

Emily Baker, The Ohio State University
Molly Downing, The Ohio State University
Nicole C. Kwiek, The Ohio State University
Erica Regan, The Ohio State University
Julia Dionne, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Tessa Miracle, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation

Publication Date

5-4-2023

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/1zzs-bh40

First Page

43

Last Page

63

Abstract

The current study reviewed data from the 2022 College Prescription Drug Study of 4,967 undergraduate students to examine differences in lifetime and past-year misuse of prescription stimulants, academic motivations and consequences of misuse, and misperceptions of prescription stimulants. Results indicate that fraternity- and sorority-affiliated students are more likely to report misusing a prescription stimulant in their lifetime and within the past year than nonaffiliated students. Fraternity and sorority members are more influenced by academic reasons and social norms than nonaffiliated students, with gender identity further predicting level of risk. Implications for prevention programming for fraternity and sorority members are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Baker, Emily; Downing, Molly; Kwiek, Nicole C.; Regan, Erica; Dionne, Julia; and Miracle, Tessa (2023) "Differences in Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among Fraternity- and Sorority-Afiliated Students," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 18: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/1zzs-bh40
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol18/iss1/1