University of Michigan School of Nursing

Carol J. Boyd

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Dr. Carol Boyd, Professor, Faculty at University of Michigan School of Nursing

Carol J. Boyd, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor
Deborah J Oakley Collegiate Professor
Director, U-M Institute for Research for Women and Gender
Division of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction (Division II)
Room 3356
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
 
Office also at:
Institute for Research on Women and Gender
Lane Hall, 204 S. State Street,  Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290
Telephone: (734) 764-9537
Fax: (734) 647-0351

Scholarly Expertise / Activity

Interests:

  • Prescription medication misuse
  • Abuse of controlled substances
  • Gender, sexual orientation, and substance abuse
  • Medication diversion

Since the early 1980’s, Dr. Boyd has conducted mixed-method studies that focus on behavioral factors related to gender, alcohol, tobacco or drug use and abuse. Her NIH funded research continues to focus on populations that are difficult to study, most recently focusing on adolescent and young adults who misuse controlled medications, including stimulants, sedative/hypnotics and opioids. For this research, she used web-based methodologies to survey adolescent sand young adults on substance use/abuse behaviors; conducted secondary analysis of pre-existing national databases (e.g. NESARC and MTF); and lastly used mixed-method designs to better understand adolescents’ nonmedical use of prescription medications, including the diversion of these medications. Funding for her studies has come from various foundations (e.g. Robert Wood Johnson), the Michigan Department of Corrections, the National Institute of Justice, and the NIH (NIAAA and NIDA).  Currently, she is funded by NIDA to engage in a prospective study of adolescents’ nonmedical use of prescription medications.

Current Research Grants and Programs:

  • R01 DA023678 - Boyd (PI) - 03/15/09-12/31/13 NIH/NIDA A Prospective Study of the Nonmedical Use of Prescription Medications by Adolescents. This project will examine subtypes of nonmedical use of prescription medications among secondary students. A mixed-method design is proposed and includes annual, cross-sectional, web-based surveys and a longitudinal panel study that includes face-to-face, semi-structured interviews.
  • T32 DA07267 - Boyd (PI from 1999-2006; Co-PI from 2007-2010) - 1999-2010 NIH/NIDA From Bench to Bedside: An Interdisciplinary Substance Abuse Training Program (T32). The main aim of this training grant is to provide an innovative interdisciplinary training program for 20 pre-doctoral positions and 20 post-doctoral slots over a five-year period.

Affiliations / Service

  • External Advisory Board for the REMS Program for ONSOLIS®, Meda, 2010
  • Scientific Advisory Board, National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, 2010
  • Scientific Advisory Board,Post-Marketing Surveillance for Suboxone® and Subutex®, Reckitt Benckiser, Inc., 2010
  • Scientific Advisory Board: DARE America, 2010
  • Scientific Advisory Board, Institute for Behavior and Health, 2010

Notable Awards / Honors

  • NCID Exemplary Diversity Engagement and Scholarship Award, National Center for Institutional Diversity, 2009
  • Sarah Goddard Power Award for Distinguished Service, University of Michigan, 2009
  • President’s Award, International Nursing Society of Addictions, 2006
  • Senior Mentor Award, Substance Abuse and Addiction Research Section, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2003
  • Nursing Recognition Award - Research, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Lambda Chapter, University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill, 1998
  • Golden Apple Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1996

Education

  • PhD, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1987
  • MSN, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1982
  • BSN, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 1978
  • BGS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M, 1973

Publication Highlights

  • Young, A.M,, Grey, M., McCabe, S.E., Boyd, C.J. (In Press). Adolescent Sexual Assault and the Medical and Nonmedical Use of Prescription Medication. Journal of Addiction Nursing.
  • Boyd C.J., Brennan M.J. (2010). High Stakes, Young Lives: Prescription Medications in Our Communities—Insights From Recovering Teens on Preventing Prescription Drug Diversion. CME/CE Monograph. 2010. PharmaCom Group, Inc: Stamford, CT. Available at: www.highstakesyounglives.com/monograph
  • Boyd, C.J., Young, A.M., Grey, M., & McCabe, S.E. (2009). Adolescents’ nonmedical use of prescription medications and other problem behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health. PMC Journal-In Process.
  • Boyd, C.J., Teter, C.J., West, B., Morales, M., & McCabe, S. (2009). Non-medical use of prescription pain medications and its relationship to substance abuse and dependence: A three-year panel study. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 28, 232-242. PMC Journal - In process
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E., Cranford, J.E., Slayden, J., Lange, J.E., Reed, M.B., Ketchie, J.M., & Scott, M.S. (2008). Heavy episodic drinking and its consequences: The protective effects of same-sex residential living-learning communities for undergraduate women. Addictive Behaviors, 33(8), 987-993. PMCID: PMC2528065
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E. (2008). Coming to terms with the nonmedical use of prescription medications. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy, 3(1), 22. PMCID: 2600778.
  • McCabe, S.E., Cranford, J.A., & Boyd, C.J. (2007). Motives, Diversion, and Routes of Administration Associated with Nonmedical Use of Prescription Opioids. Addictive Behaviors, 32, 562-575. PMCID: 1766373.
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E., Cranford, J.A., & Young, A.M. (2007). Gender Differences in Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion among Adolescents in a Southeast Michigan School-District. Archives of Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine, 161, 276-281. PMID: 17339509.
  • Boyd, C.J. (2007) Nonmedical Use of Prescription Medications: What Nurses Should Know. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 18, 113-118.
  • McCabe, S.E., West, B.T., Morales, M., Cranford, J.A., Boyd, C.J. (2007). Does Early Onset of Non-Medical Use Predict Prescription Drug Abuse and Dependence? Results from a National Study. Addiction, 102, 1920-1930. PMCID: 2377405.
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E. & Teter, C.J. (2006). Asthma Inhaler Misuse and Substance Abuse: A Random Survey of Secondary School Students. Addictive Behaviors, 31(2), 278-287 PMCID: 2376756.
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E., & Teter, C.J. (2006). Medical and Nonmedical Use of Prescription Pain Medication by Youth in a Detroit-Area Public School District. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 81(1), 37-45. PMCID: 1785363.
  • McCabe, S.E., Teter, C.J. & Boyd, C.J. (2006). Medical Use, Illicit Use and Diversion of Abuseable Prescription Drugs among Undergraduate Students. Journal of American College Health, 54(5), 269-278. PMCID: 1876754.
  • McCabe, S.E., Teter, C.J. & Boyd, C.J. (2006). Medical Use, Illicit Use and Diversion of Prescription Stimulant Medication. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 38(1), 43-56. PMCID: 1761861.
  • Boyd, C.J., McCabe, S.E., Cranford, J.A., & Young, A.M. (2006). Adolescents’ Motivations to Abuse Prescription Medications. Pediatrics, 118, 2472-2480. PMCID: 1785364.