Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD is a mental disorder that disrupts the individual’s ability to focus and concentrate. ADHD is treated with a drug whose major function is to increase activity of the central nervous system combating those side effects called Adderall. This treatment is used in children, adolescents and adults alike. (Sherzada, 2). Adderall is administered orally and usually reaches the brain in three hours (Sherzada, 6). The maximum recommended dosage is 40mg, but some people require a larger dosage (Sherzada, 8). Although Adderall does help the individual curve ADHD symptoms, there are other negative symptoms that come along with taking the drug. In young children ages 6-12, loss of appetite,
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This makes it very difficult to find who to target to stop the problem. To reduce Adderall abuse, colleges should assess the cultures of their individual campuses in order to develop an effective campaign against Adderall abuse. Every school’s drug epidemic is different and after assessing the university’s culture, university leaders will be able to get a good idea about the problem they are dealing with. Perceptions of Adderall held by students should also be addressed. College students need to be educated on the negative effects that Adderall presents and made aware that prescription drugs are not equivalent to safe drugs. It is also necessary for students to come from high school and enter college more prepared for the workload and extra curricular activities. High schools need to prepare their students for college in order to address these pressures properly and reduce the number of students that turn to misusing Adderall as a coping method (Varga, 309). Lastly, students should take drug abuse workshops about the effects of the drug and the legal aspects of Adderall. Many students are unaware of the legal consequences of sharing, stealing or selling Adderall and making them aware of these consequences may make distributors less likely to share their medications. (Varga, 310). These possible solutions will not solve the problem of Adderall abuse on college campuses, but may at least increase awareness and slow the use of Adderall
This makes it very difficult to find who to target to stop the problem. To reduce Adderall abuse, colleges should assess the cultures of their individual campuses in order to develop an effective campaign against Adderall abuse. Every school’s drug epidemic is different and after assessing the university’s culture, university leaders will be able to get a good idea about the problem they are dealing with. Perceptions of Adderall held by students should also be addressed. College students need to be educated on the negative effects that Adderall presents and made aware that prescription drugs are not equivalent to safe drugs. It is also necessary for students to come from high school and enter college more prepared for the workload and extra curricular activities. High schools need to prepare their students for college in order to address these pressures properly and reduce the number of students that turn to misusing Adderall as a coping method (Varga, 309). Lastly, students should take drug abuse workshops about the effects of the drug and the legal aspects of Adderall. Many students are unaware of the legal consequences of sharing, stealing or selling Adderall and making them aware of these consequences may make distributors less likely to share their medications. (Varga, 310). These possible solutions will not solve the problem of Adderall abuse on college campuses, but may at least increase awareness and slow the use of Adderall