Prescription Stimulants in College and Medical Students: A Narrative Review of Misuse, Cognitive Impact, and Adverse Effects

Prescription Stimulants in College and Medical Students: A Narrative Review of Misuse, Cognitive Impact, and Adverse Effects

Stimulants are effective in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Psychiatrist Charles Bradley first made this discovery in 1937 when he found that children treated with amphetamines showed improvements in school performance and behavior. Between 1995 and 2008, stimulants to trea...

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Main Authors: Amber N. Edinoff, Catherine A. Nix, Shawn E. McNeil, Sarah E. Wagner, Catherine A. Johnson, Brooke C. Williams, Elyse M. Cornett, Kevin S. Murnane, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Psychiatry International
Subjects:
stimulant misuse
college students
ADHD
nonmedical use
academic enhancement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/3/3/18

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