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Adderall Misuse on the Rise

Last Updated: Wednesday July 28, 2021

(CBSNews.com, Feb. 16) Teenagers are misusing Adderall, prescribed for ADHD, for help with school work and stress. The drug is used for cramming before an exam or studying. From 2006 to 2011, non-medical use of the drug increased 67 percent and emergency room visits by 156 percent. There are serious health risks for young adults misusing these drugs. READ MORE.