Attention Stimulant Usage Among College Students 

According to 2014 Express Scripts report, "ADHD meds written for adults rose by more than 50 percent from 2008 to 2012 and it is estimated only 4 to 5 percent of American adults have ADHD." With the increased access to these stimulant drugs, it has gained popularity in the college world. Usage of Adderall among students has become a common topic in every university regardless of the demographic or GPA standing of the student. Ivy Leagues and public universities throughout the country have students who are casually consuming these "study drugs" on a daily basis. This podcast includes an inside look into a college student who has used stimulant drugs without a medical prescription from a doctor but rather buys the pills from peers. Which is a common way many students gain access to these drugs. To learn more about the behind the scenes effects of taking these pills and why this student and many others choose to take them, listen to this podcast.

Alyssa Tarpley