Adderall has a high potential for abuse and dependence, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Services, which explains the concern with its rising illegal use.
"My guess is that most students find it not problematic, having no major side effects, and helpful by being more alert," [Dr. Ty Yoshida, child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical director of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center] said. "If anything theyre thinking they are getting an edge in academic performance and/or getting 'high.'"
According to [the National Survey on Drug Use and Health], full-time college students who used Adderall without having a prescription were three times more likely to use marijuana, eight times more likely to use cocaine and tranquilizers nonmedically and five times more likely to use pain relievers nonmedically. Ninety percent were also binge drinkers, but the illicit use of Adderall doesnt seem like a dangerous thing to some students.
"I take it to stay up to study for tests," [one UK student] explained. "Or when there are game days because Id like to make it out at night after a whole day of drinking."
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