Stimulant abuse rises on campus

By Encarnacion Pyle

"College students might be tempted to buy or bum Adderall or other prescription stimulants to 'get in the zone' as finals come to a close this week."

"But it’s unsafe, illegal and downright wrong, campus officials warn."

“'National policymakers call prescription-drug abuse an epidemic, and I’m particularly concerned about students using prescription stimulants designed to treat attention-deficit (disorders) as a study aid,' said Kenneth M. Hale, an assistant dean at Ohio State University’s College of Pharmacy. ..."

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