Studyln1 Without Dru1s?

Is that even possible? • Start studying early and stop

cramming! • Having more time to complete assign-

ments and study for tests will take off a lot of the pressure from the task. Learn-ing how to properly study will increase your chances of success and decrease your NEED for the study drug.

• Break up your work! • Break your work down into small sec-

tions, don't study all at once for a long period of time. The need for a study drug will decrease because you won't need to focus as long.

• Get rid of distractions! • Turn your phone off for 30 minute incre-

ments while you're studying. Removing distractions will increase your chances of completing work on time without having to cram last minute.

• Try caffeine! • Instead of taking Adderall, try having a

cup of coffee. caffeine is a stimulant, so it can improve mental functioning.

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Rise of the Study Dru1 A "study drug" is used to increase

concentration and attention. Many students use study drugs when completing assignments or studying for exams. Common study drugs

include:

• Adderall • Ritalin • Vyvanse • Concerta • Focalin • Modafnil

What Is Adderall? Approved by the FDA in 1960, Adderall is a

schedule 2 stimulant drug that is prescribed by a doctor and provided by a pharmacy. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity

disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is a combination of two stimulant drugs-

amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall helps those with ADHD increase their

attention span and their level of control.

Here'sa Doseof InformationI

• Average prescribed dose for adults is 10-20mg

• Extended release (XR)lasts for 12 hours • Instant release (IR) lasts for 4-6 hours

Side Effects Increased Anxiety/Panic Decreased heart rate, attacks Appetite

blood Def.ression/Ciressure, and Agressionuicidalreathing rate thoughts Paranoia Seizures Paranoia Heart Disease Dizziness

Got Toi ranee? • Symptoms of increased tolerance include:

• No longer feeling effects of the drug • Needs a higher dosageto feel effects • Only able to maintain effects of drug for a

shon periods of time

• Tolerance becomes problematic when you begin to take more of the drug to feel the effects. This can lead to unwanted side effects.

But IN edltl Study drugs can be physically addictive. Your body can go through serious withdrawal after

discontinuing use. Symptoms of study drug withdrawal includes:

Achiness Fatigue

Confusion

Increased hunger Headaches

Niahtmares Insomnia

Anxiety Irritability

on'tAddy 11Probl ms to your treul • Beingin possession of Adderall without a

prescription is a 3rd degree felony. • S years In prison and/or fines up to $5000

• Selling Adderall is also a felony. • 5-20 years In prison and/or $250,000-$5

million fine • If a buyer dies, the seller could face llfe In

prison • If caught selling study drup near or at a

school (including college campuses), the fines and prison sentence are doubled.