With finals week approaching, many students will be turning
to the use of Adderall to help them focus and study for their exams.
Adderall is a prescription drug that is meant for people
suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Bloomsburg University Junior, Sara, is prescribed Adderall
for ADHD and feels the pressure around finals week to help her friends by
sharing the drug.
“People desperately want it this time of year,” Sara said.
“It puts a lot of pressure on me because I want to do the right thing but I
want to help my friends, too.”
Some students aren’t so concerned about whether or not to
give it away, or even sell it.
“If my roommate wants it, then she can have it,” Bridget, a
Bloomsburg senior said. “If it helps her, I’m not going to say no.”
Even though Bridget doesn’t mind sharing her prescription
with her roommate, she wouldn’t sell it.
“There’s a difference, I’m not a drug dealer,” she added.
However, many students don’t have the same reservations as
Bridget and are willing to make a quick buck by selling their prescription
Adderall.
According to a study done by New York University
“It’s like a miracle drug,” said Chad ,
a Bloomsburg University
Like any drug there are side effects that students should be
aware of. Some include loss of appetite, abdominal pain and irritability,
according to Bridget who was made aware of these symptoms by her prescribing
doctor.
Students should also be aware of taking Adderall and
drinking caffeinated beverages because it increases side effects and symptoms
according to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA.) Adderall should also not be
take with alcohol, because like most drugs, it intensifies the effect of the
alcohol and can have dangerous reactions.
“Adderall isn’t a party drug, like pot,” said Mike,
Bloomsburg sophomore. “Most people take it to focus, not to have fun. I don’t
think anyone plans on getting wild after taking Adderall.”
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