Adderall, also commonly known as amphetamine, is a stimulant drug usually given to patients diagnosed with ADHD. It sharply improves attention and focus, neutralizing the effects of ADHD. Some side effects of Adderall include dry mouth, headaches, and trouble sleeping.

About 20% or more College Students are on Adderall without prescription. Presently, college culture is promoting all-nighters coupled with partying more than ever. As a result, the use of focus drugs such as Adderall has become more prevalent. College kids report that it helps them focus through late-night study sessions as well as improved concentration during exams. Ironically, college culture turns Adderall from a low risk, high reward drug to a deadly counterpart. When Adderall is consumed with Alcohol, heart problems, hypertension, worsened ADHD, and even death may occur. This is the case as Adderall is a stimulant drug while Alcohol is a depressant. Additionally, more and more reports of people feeling "high" off of Adderall is coming to light. This is mainly a result of the illegal distribution of the drug without proper dosage prescriptions from doctors. But what exactly has caused illegal Adderall use burst into the scholar world?

In recent decades, education has become a rigorous and competitive stage for students. Admissions processes have tightened up as schools became more and more exclusive and strenuating while also battling a growing world population. More and more, high schoolers and college students are facing more pressure from parents, teachers, peers, and the outside world than ever before. For example, the average Ivy League admissions rate for the class of 2012 was 12.5%. For the class of 2025? 4.7%. Also, nationwide, colleges have seen an increase in anxiety and major depression, from 17% in 2013 to 31% in 2019. About 3.8% of the world population suffers from depression, but 1/3 of college students battle it. If education is valued so highly, it should never be detrimental to any aspect of human health. The extensive use of Adderall goes deeper than ADHD or a study tool.