Adderall abuse
Adderall is a prescription medication that is a combination of amphetamine and dexoamphetamine that is typically prescribed for the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). ADHD drugs such as Adderall are sometimes abused by people without ADHD to improve concentration and wakefulness, particularly in colleges. They are sometimes known as study drugs due to this misuse.
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Another Thing I Learned in College: Study Drugs
By Laura Sack
It’s finals week. But somehow that week extends itself into the prior week’s weekend, probably farther. It’s Saturday morning. Waking up early to ensure a table with coveted plug access on my favorite floor of the library is already losing its allure. Good news is my backpack is already packed from last night’s studying…but it needs to be restocked for today’s studying agenda. Textbooks? Check. Laptop? Check. Pens, pencils, notebooks, calculator, wallet, computer charger? Check. Adderall? Swallow. Continue Reading
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