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in an article about alcohol abuse, an illustration of white outlines of arms reaching upward

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Remain a Problem at Colleges, Even (or Especially) With COVID

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Some things will be a constant in school life, but the pandemic has certainly had an effect for both better and for worse.…

May 28, 2021

Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a woman pouring pills, or study drugs, into their hands

Study Drugs Are Popular on Campus, but Many Ignore the Side Effects

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

A lot of college students use Adderall and Ritalin as a way to cram for class, but the consequences of abusing these stimulants can be grim.…

April 17, 2020

Study Drugs and Why College Students Should Avoid Them

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

College students popping Adderall or Ritalin isn’t a new thing. But those without ADD or ADHD should beware of the risks that come with it.…

March 28, 2018

For Boosting Academic Focus, Is Adderall a Wonder Drug or a Slippery Slope?

Brittany Hurlbut, George Fox University

Students everywhere have been tempted with the drug’s promise of increased focus, but scientists maintain that unprescribed use can severely damage users’ health.…

January 11, 2017

How to Sell Your Spare Adderall: A Guide for the New Dealer

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

You can either take your Adderall as prescribed or earn some pocket money; either way, you win. Just don’t get caught.…

October 18, 2016

Why I Stopped Taking Adderall to Cram Before Finals

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

Though a performance-enhancing drug for school sounds tempting, the pills are actually a Band-Aid at best and a disadvantage at worst.…

September 29, 2016

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