Teenagers and drug abuse is nothing new - but “smart drug” abuse is on the rise.
According to the Care Quality Commission’s annual report, prescriptions for ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall continue to spike and are blamed for a smart-drug craze, especially among college students.
For the record, the Drug Enforcement Administration classifies Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants as Schedule II controlled substances, the same category as cocaine and methamphetamine, due to their high potential for abuse and dependence.
According to a poll by the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital, 1 in 10 teens misuse ADHD medication. Another study suggests about one-third of parents don’t have a problem with their child using “smart drugs” to improve academic performance, even if they don’t have ADHD.
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