Fairman, R. T., Vu, M., Haardörfer, R., Windle, M., & Berg, C. J. (2021). Prescription stimulant use among young adult college students: Who uses, why, and what are the consequences?. Journal of American college health : J of ACH, 69(7), 767–774. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2019.1706539

Reference for Non Medical Stimulant Use in College

In a study, researchers found correlations between high non medical stimulant use among college students and high rates of other substance use, drug dependency, social setting, and even geographical location.

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5% to 35% of college students use unprescribed Adderall while in their time at school. 20% of college students abuse prescription stimulants, including Adderall. 

Prescription Stimulants and College Students

Adderall is classified as a drug stimulant. It is commonly used to treat ADHD and used to enhance focus and attention. The DEA acknowledges that it can be highly addictive and abused.

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