By Shelly Zansler.
College can leave students feeling overwhelmed and overworked. When distractions compete with the stress and fear of failing in college, students may turn to study drugs–misused prescription stimulants–to help them get through their work. However, study drugs aren’t the miracle drugs they are sometimes made out to be. Between their risks, side effects and dubious efficacy, it may be surprising that one in five college students have admitted to abusing prescription stimulants. Before students ask around campus for a dose of Adderall or Ritalin, they should learn about why study drugs aren’t the best idea and what other options exist to help them take on their school work in a safe and healthy way.
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