Will Adderall Be the New Opioid Crisis?
Although mixed amphetamines can be a helpful medicine for people with ADHD, they carry a risk of misuse and abuse. Research shows Adderall abuse has increased on college campuses over the past 15 years, with some students diagnosing themselves with ADHD and seeking the “study drug” through doctors, friends and other means in order to study longer and harder.
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Will Adderall Be the New Opioid Crisis?
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