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8x more likely to have used prescription tranquilizers

90: the percentage of college students who used Adderall for non medical reasons in the past year who were also binge drinkers.Ĭompared to the average student, students who use Adderall for nonmedical reasons were, in the last year:

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Full time college students are twice as likely to use a stimulant for non-medical reasons compared to those who aren't in college, or are only part-time students. Of undergraduates that are taking stimulant medication under the direction of their doctor, more than half (54%) have been asked to sell, trade or give away their medication in the past year By students' sophomore year in college, about half of their classmates will have been offered the opportunity to abuse a prescription drug. 15: Percentage of college students admitting to use of some form of psychotherapeutic drugs for non-medical, academic uses. FACT: Adderall is the most commonly abused prescription stimulant among college students. 1993-2003: the number of prescriptions given yearly for Adderall has more than tripled. lists prescription stimulants like Adderall and Vyvanse (amphetamines) and Ritalin and Focalin(methylphenidates) as Class 2 controlled substances - the same as cocaine and morphine - because they rank among the most addictive substances that have a medical use. Ease nervousness in social scene / partying Concentrate more in class and maintain focus during late-night study sessions Reasons for Misusing or Abusing Prescription Drugs They speed up brain activity causing increased alertness, attention, and energy that come with elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate and breathing Stimulants: Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta are used primarily to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder). The most highly abused prescription drugs among college students are: The editors at Best Masters in Education decided to research the topic of: Getting High for an A: Stimulants as Studying Aids Embed this infographic on your site! Source: Getting High for an A: Stimulants as Studying Aids

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