Date of Defense
12-8-2016
Date of Graduation
12-2016
Department
Interdisciplinary EUP
First Advisor
C. Dennis Simpson
Second Advisor
Eric Vangsnes
Third Advisor
James Middleton
Abstract
This investigative study is examining trends in stimulant prescribing for several Michigan counties. An ex-post facto design was used to determine trends in the amount of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine dispensed in four Michigan counties containing large universities and two Michigan counties not containing large universities over the years 2007-2012. The study found suggestive evidence that there is an increasing trend of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine prescriptions filled in both counties with and without large universities. Suggestive evidence was also found that counties with large universities display a greater average amount of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine dispensed than counties without large universities for the years 2007-2012. Because the study consisted of data drawn from county populations and not university/non-university specific populations, the evidence presented is merely suggestive and in no way conclusive. Future research might include a similar project analyzing trends from all Michigan counties and/or a survey based study targeting university and non-university populations about actual amphetamine/dextroamphetamine usage.
Recommended Citation
Bacon, Heather, "Differences in amphetamine/dextroamphetamine prescriptions in areas with & without large universities" (2016). Honors Theses. 2782.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2782
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation