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.