What are the REPERCUSSIONS of possessing a prescription medication without a prescription?
The legal ramifications of possession depends on the state you reside in, the type of medication, and the amount you hold. As general rule of thumb, being caught with Schedule II medications such as Adderall or Vyvanse is a four year felony. To get a conviction, the prosecution must prove that you know what the drugs were for. However as you are likely a college student where these medications run rampant, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to feign ignorance. Be careful.
Is there a reason for why adderall abuse is so prevalent on college campuses?
One in five college students have tried Adderall or its equivalents- a startling statistic. A 2008 study of 1,800 college students showed that 81% of students thought the illicit use of ADHD medications was relatively safe. While many universities now have mandated alcohol education classes for their students, programs on the risks of taking prescription medications illegally are few and far between. In turn, students perceive pharmaceuticals as safer than street drugs, leading to prevalent carefree usage and distribution.
I am worried that somebody I know is abusing prescription drugs, are there any RESOURCES AVAILABLE?
Abuse of any drug is usually an attempt to self-medicate an underlying issue. Do not be afraid to seek help. Nearly every university has a counseling center staffed with mental healthcare providers that are more than happy to provide help. The counselors will not tell law enforcement, the university or parents about anything that is discussed in a therapy session unless there are talks about harming oneself or others. Everything is strictly confidential and the practitioners will do everything in their power to help aid in recovery.
Are there other legal cognitive enhancers out there?
Yes, there are hundreds of chemicals that fall in the category of nootropics. The vast majority are unregulated and non-prescription like L-Theanine while others like Provigil are prescription only. One popular subgroup of nootropics are the racetams, however they provide only the most subtle of cognitive enhancing effects. In fact there is much controversy regarding their effectiveness at all. Because it is not yet clear whether racetams do anything significant, the government has yet to crack down on them. Many websites sell racetams in a legal grey area by marketing them as health supplements. In contrast to the racetams, Provigil and L-Theanine are particularly well known nootropics because they produce clearly noticeable effects.
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