Health: College Students Abuse ADHD Meds as Study Aids

	Wednesday, February 17, 2016

More College Students Misusing ADHD Med as Study Aid

College students aiming for an academic edge may explain a surge in the misuse of a stimulant commonly prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. Read more ...

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