Drugs: Colleges in Crisis
Let’s face it: drugs are a part of our lives. People use them to prolong their health, to combat severe illnesses, and to have a good time on the weekends. Prescription medication, while intended for the greater good, has also created a world of illicit use that has taken the collegiate world by storm.
Specifically, the performance-enhancing medication Adderall has seen widespread abuse on college campuses. Two students in every elementary classroom have a prescription for ADHD, and this trails long into adulthood: 40% of college students abuse their ADHD prescriptions, and 9 out of 10 students who misuse ADHD drugs also binge drink. While Adderall provide quietude for people who have problems focusing, it is also a gateway to abuse. This graphic was created to explore and learn stuff about the statistics surrounding the abuse of Adderall in educational environments.
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And this is breaking news since when. Before it was Ritalin. Before that it was amphetamines. Hell during WWII and the Korean War we were giving them to our troops. Historically speaking we are a druggie nation.
Another important story and one America needs to understand. Drug use on campuses is not occasional it is a true epidemic and steps need to be taken to curb this activity.