Why? Well, students who have been on Adderall for their ADHD have likely been monitored for years by their MD. They know what dose to take, what time of day to take it, and how much. Their dose is highly regulated and observed carefully over time. Parents help to record and manage side effects to make sure their children are responding safely to the drug.
If you haven’t sat down with a doc to talk about Adderall use or have an underlying heart condition, who knows what could happen? There aren’t any studies on the long-term effects of stimulants on people who pop them when they’re not supposed to. It’s simply not worth it.
How Should Parents Educate Children About Adderall Abuse?
Parents need to be on high alert. Legally prescribed Adderall has become ubiquitous on college campuses and in the more affluent high schools of our country. Talk to your children about Adderall and explain to them that it is a dangerous and illegal drug that can seriously harm them. If your child feels like they need Adderall to perform, perhaps they are biting off more than they can chew. Also, kids who start popping Adderall are more likely to try other drugs and even have a higher risk of alcohol abuse.
