At La Paloma, we know that keg parties aren’t the only thing parents of college students need to worry about. Students are turning to prescription meds to get high.
In the course of my job as an addiction specialist, I see firsthand new trends in substance abuse and addiction. One drug that I’m seeing on the rise is Adderall. This prescription medication, which is usually prescribed for ADD, is huge among the college student population right now. But it’s not being used to keep Attention Deficit Disorder in check. Instead, college students are using it to help them stay up and study.
To get a faster or more intense high, some kids are crushing Adderall pills and snorting it in much the same way crystal meth is used. As a result of this rampant misuse, we’re seeing a new group become addicted to prescription drugs. Those same kids who are abusing Adderall to study are also likely to binge drink, which isn’t surprising since people who tend to abuse one drug are more likely to abuse other drugs. Since Adderall is essentially speed, those who use it to stay up for several days will look for another substance to help them relax once they’re ready to come down off their extended high.
Adderall Addiction Help
If you suspect a family member or loved one is struggling with an addiction to Adderall or another substance, call us La Paloma at our toll-free number. Someone is there to take your call 24 hours a day and answer any questions you have about treatment, financing or insurance.
Stephen Watts heads up La Paloma’s Professionals Program. A licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor as well as a master addictions counselor, Watts has experience working with field specialists suffering from co-occurring disorders.
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