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In a college environment, students can become spoiled by how easily accessible certain commodities are.

Students are surrounded by quantities of knowledge and wisdom and the tools to succeed are at their fingertips. But a growing number of students are turning to study drugs as the answer to college success.

Adderall, the most common study drug, is manufactured and prescribed for ADHD. It stimulates the central nervous system to help the parts of the brain that control the ability to focus. This is fine for those who legitimately need the drug, but many students are using the drug to help "zone out" while studying.

Even though many see this ability to focus as beneficial, recreational Adderall use can be detrimental.

Many recreational users mistakenly believe Adderall is safe because it is a prescription drug. Some users crush and snort the pills or inject them into the bloodstream, making it even more dangerous. Adderall is not sterile and can cause infection.

Long-term misuse can result in heart problems, overdose, or death.

There are other, safer options for helping students focus on tests and other coursework.

Find a quiet place or corner of a library away from distractions like noisy roommates or a Facebook addiction. Figure out at which time of day it is easier to study.

Adderal is an addictive drug that provides the same criminal and medical dangers as other illegal drugs many students call recreational drugs. Is an A really worth a drug arrest or all the potential negative health effects?

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written by Joe Tackett sr, April 17, 2009

Hello everyone,I am a full time non-traditional student going to MSU and ACC I know from experience that this could lead up to a life time of misery. While in the military I started using heroin due to my job in combat. I was sure I could quit when I returned to the States. My misery lasted for thirty-seven years. That is how long the disease had me I was self medicating in order to deal with the deaths that were caused by my hand. I know that you are probably saying that that was different,but an excuse is an excuse whether studying or killing. So my friends be careful of what you do, no one plans or wants to be an addict. Everyone have a great summer. Joe

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