Citation

Greydanus DE. Int. J Disabil. Hum. Dev. 2012; 11(3): 211-219.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Nova Science Publishers)

DOI

10.1515/ijdhd-2012-0030

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which usually occurs in childhood or adolescence, is also a common diagnosis among college or university students. These students may find it difficult to achieve success in the university without the help of anti-ADHD medications that allow them to concentrate. The widespread use of anti-ADHD stimulants within this group has led to the problem of students abusing such medications. Research also notes a growing phenomenon characterized by the misuse of medication among students with and without ADHD. This discussion reviews current research on this growing situation and provides recommendations to curtail it. © 2012 by Walter de Gruyter · Berlin · Boston.

Language: en

Keywords

human; preventive medicine; insomnia; depression; prevalence; lifestyle; ADHD; psychosis; college student; Public health; suicide attempt; drug abuse; amphetamine; risk factor; review; Drug abuse; anorexia; vomiting; sexual behavior; weight reduction; clinical feature; tachycardia; headache; academic achievement; sudden death; methamphetamine; long term care; health care personnel; drug efficacy; nausea; drug misuse; restlessness; alertness; irritability; drug megadose; illicit drug; 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine; anamnesis; rash; side effect; school health service; multiple drug abuse; attention deficit disorder; methylphenidate; drug tolerance; growth retardation; Gilles de la Tourette syndrome; psychostimulant agent; mental instability; drug formulation; heart palpitation; dexamphetamine; euphoria; drug classification; drug traffic; dexmethylphenidate; mental function; university student; drug dosage form; drug dose titration; student attitude; seizure threshold; rebound; friendship; lisdexamfetamine; methamphetamine dependence; Student health