Student Use of Stimulants Needs Closer Look

Published October 28, 2012

Student use of stimulants needs closer look

Filed under: medical uses for stimulants

At the least, the federal government should monitor the administration of stimulants such as Adderall pills and Concerta, and, if necessary, more closely regulate their medical use. … Doctor must ensure parents know the risks. They should closely … Read more on Chillicothe Gazette

Adderall, which got Bucs' Aqib Talib suspended, draws attention as sports …

Filed under: medical uses for stimulants

But the prescription stimulant drug is often abused, and not just by college students for late-night study sessions. Adderall has been used by athletes as a performance enhancer for an energy boost or a spike in concentration. The controlled substance … Read more on Tampabay.com

VOICES of children with ADHD support medication use

Filed under: medical uses for stimulants

Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) benefit from the use of stimulant medication and do not feel that it turns them into "robots," suggests research. The ADHD Voices on Identity, Childhood, Ethics and Stimulants (VOICES) study … Read more on News-Medical.net