This video, from a local Fox Affiliate in Atlanta, GA investigates the use of Adderall at public universities including the nearby campus of Georgia Tech.
Similar stories can be found around the country as seen in the cases of Chris* and John Knusten, both sophomores at K-State.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
ADHD on Campus
With the myriad of students who suffer from ADHD, Kansas State University offers a Disability Support Service located in Holtz Hall. This service is headed by Andrea Blair M.E.d.
Blair has dealt with many students who suffer from ADHD, many of which have been prescribed Adderall to combat their condition.
Blair has dealt with many students who suffer from ADHD, many of which have been prescribed Adderall to combat their condition.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Their Symptoms, Looking For an Answer
John and Chris* are similar. They are both college students attending Kansas State University, both members of Greek houses on campus, and both have the ambition to succeed in the ever-challenging nature of college academics.
But what happens when that ambition leads to the using unconventional means of success?
In the case of these two students, they have. But they aren’t alone.
See both struggled to stand out in high school. They felt school and the work along with it came harder to them.
Chris, who asked to use a false name, said he felt it wasn’t a medical condition but rather his drive.
“I really had to set time aside and really jump into it [homework], and get the wheels spinning to get studying.” he said. “It was tough for me to get started studying.”
John has a similar story. He knew about Adderall, a stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and felt that it could benefit his lack of academic success in high school as well. His friends had used the drug to aide in their studies, and the idea intrigued John.
Soon, he would understand first-hand the effects, positive and negative of using Adderall to aide, and treat, his lack of academic achievement.
This blog will explore the story of John and Chris. and their experience with ADHD at Kansas State.
*Chris is a fictional name of source who asked his real name not be used in this story.
But what happens when that ambition leads to the using unconventional means of success?
In the case of these two students, they have. But they aren’t alone.
See both struggled to stand out in high school. They felt school and the work along with it came harder to them.
Chris, who asked to use a false name, said he felt it wasn’t a medical condition but rather his drive.
“I really had to set time aside and really jump into it [homework], and get the wheels spinning to get studying.” he said. “It was tough for me to get started studying.”
John has a similar story. He knew about Adderall, a stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and felt that it could benefit his lack of academic success in high school as well. His friends had used the drug to aide in their studies, and the idea intrigued John.
Soon, he would understand first-hand the effects, positive and negative of using Adderall to aide, and treat, his lack of academic achievement.
This blog will explore the story of John and Chris. and their experience with ADHD at Kansas State.
*Chris is a fictional name of source who asked his real name not be used in this story.
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