Adderall and other amphetamine salt-based drugs are college students’ top study buddy choices. A survey study of over 100 American colleges revealed that up to 25% of students have used Adderall as a study aid. Normally used by people suffering from attention-deficit disorders, the drug is known to enhance cognitive function and allows students to stay fully concentrated for hours without being exhausted. The feeling of a heightened sense of motivation and focus makes it ideal for students needing to pull all-nighters and read hundreds of pages of assigned readings. The promise of a better GPA lures many students to get their hands on the drug by any means, even if drug use may lead to addiction, mood problems and complications with normal functionality
