I read an article on Commonplace titled Leaders or Cheaters: Steroids for the Brain. This article was about how it is becoming more and more relevant for college students and even business professionals to use Adderall to be more productive. It’s true that Adderall is all around us today in this day and age and it is really easy to come by if you want it. There is a debate on whether or not it is fair that people that are not prescribed this medication still take it and I don’t see anything wrong with it. Yeah, some people need it to function properly but if it can help you get better grades and in the end be more successful, why not take it. Everyone wants to be the best that they can be and this can help. I also think that it would be a good idea if doctors and surgeons started using medications like Adderall before long flights or procedures because they would be more alert and awake. But, there are side effects from this and it affects everyone in a different way so you have to take that into account as well. I don’t think that it should be illegal to take this medicine because it helps people more than it harms them. I’m sure that some people would abuse it, but that’s not different from anything else we have in our society. Overall, I don’t think it’s wrong for college students to take Adderall if it will help to make them more successful and productive.
it isn't fair that some students find a way to be put on Adderall just so that they can focus better in school.
ReplyDeletebut you wouldn't be complaining if you were on it and were getting better grades.
ReplyDeleteI know a lot of people that take adderall that is not their own in order to focus. I think that it is wrong to take someone elses perscriptions but I see why some people feel the need to get their hands on it. I think the question that will come to the minds of people now is if the drg should become an over the counter product. It may take awhile for this to happen but I could see it becoming a big debate in the near future.
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