For years, it has been common practice for college students to take advantage of certain substances that would enable them to better perform a task, stay up late to study or simply concentrate more thoroughly on a project. To the average college student this may seem normal – to others it is drug abuse.
The ability to focus intensely and stay awake for hours could be considered a study requirement on many college campuses – but recently more students have been reported to abuse the stimulant drug Adderall, with serious potential for consequences.
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Methylphenidate is the generic version of specific medications that are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy. Methyl ER is one brand name of this medication and is available in other brand names, such as Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR and Daytrana.
One of the biggest challenges for those fighting against illegal drug use is the growing instances of prescription drugs used for non-medical reasons or for someone other than the patient for which they were prescribed.
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