"Scholastic steroid" popular during exam time

By Karen Auge and Kevin Simpson

"Despite the side effects and the risks, both physically and legally, the so-called scholastic steroid -- legitimately prescribed to millions as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- seems more popular than ever on college campuses..."

"Seven years ago, CU launched an effort to stem the unfettered flow of Adderall and its sister stimulants, such as Ritalin."

"As a result, students have to jump through several hoops to get drugs from campus doctors..."

"'They receive a prescription for one month, and they have to be seen by a psychiatrist every three months,' Fortuna said..."

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