![]() ![]() Ritalin and Adderall are the drugs of choice because they increase alertness, attention, and energy. A March 2007 study in the journal Addiction found the nonmedical use of prescription drugs among American college students increased from about 4 percent in 1993 to about 10 percent in 2001. Drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall, used legally to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), are also used as study aids and are sold illegally for as much as $10 a pill. So it’s not surprising that some turn to illegal prescription drugs to boost their ability to study harder and longer. A fall 2007 American College Health Association study found that over 90 percent of college students felt overwhelmed by all that they had to do. The stress of keeping up with academic life, especially around finals time, can be challenging, even for the best of students. ![]()
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