Adderall in college

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

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

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

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

Why I Stopped Taking Adderall to Cram Before Finals