There are individuals that believe that Adderall is a form of cheating. They think Adderall gives students that use the drug an unfair advantage over students that do not use the drug. Other opponents of the drug say that people are irresponsible and government legalization of over the counter usage will lead to drug abuse. Studies arguing against improper drug use say that the pharmaceutical industry sells the drug under false pretenses to non symptom-showing patients, leading to “abuse of the
A. Attention Getter – Can I get a show of hands of how many of you are diagnosed with ADHD and take the prescription pill of either Vyvanse or Adderall? 1. Now that we have an idea of how many of you legally take this medication, can I get a show of hands for those of you who take it without a prescription? a. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly seven percent of full time college students take this medication without a prescription. 6 B. Credibility
There are two types of stimulant medications: methylphenidates and amphetamines. Medications like Concerta and Ritalin are methylphenidates and medications like Adderall and Vyvanse are amphetamines,. There are many similarities in the medications because they are both stimulants. However, there are important differences such as the amount of time they last, how they affect appetite, and their chemical composition