Understanding Stimulant Misuse Among College Students (All Things ADHD)

It is becoming increasingly common for college students to misuse prescription stimulants meant to treat ADHD. What factors drive this misuse, and how can it be addressed? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Antshel, a licensed psychologist and professor of psychology at Syracuse University, discusses the primary motivations behind stimulant misuse. He identifies high-risk groups and discusses the awareness of counterfeit drugs among students. Dr. Antshel also discusses ways to reduce ADHD medication misuse, including strategies for preventing drug diversion and educating parents.

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Understanding Stimulant Misuse Among College Students (All Things ADHD) is an episode from National Resource Center on ADHD by Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD).

This episode is 00:18:15 long.

This episode was published on Jul 1, 2024.

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