Featuring Kevin Antshel, PhD

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College students are often under pressure to “share” their ADHD medications. They may also misuse their medications in an effort to keep up with their academic and social lives. What factors can drive this behavior, and how can students avoid situations that could lead to misuse?

Kevin Antshel, PhD, a psychologist and professor of psychology at Syracuse University in New York State, discusses the primary motivations behind stimulant medication misuse. He identifies high-risk groups and discusses the need for better awareness of counterfeit drugs. He also offers strategies to reduce ADHD medication misuse.