Adderall & ADHD Medication as Study Aids and Teens

For years teens and college students have been using medication intended for treating symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as study aides. The medications tend to be stimulants that increase concentration and energy in people who do not have ADHD. Teens use them to study all night long, cram, or to study for subjects that are boring to them. Obviously teenagers self-administering stimulant medication is very concerning. Without the supervision of a psychiatrist is it easy for teenagers to overdose. They may combine these drugs with other medications that may have dangerous consequences for them. Teens have also been known to develop symptoms of depression because of this medication, something a psychiatrist should definitely be aware of.

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Untreated Issues in Adolescence Linger into Adulthood: Teen Dating Violence and Teen ADHD

Two articles published today reinforce the notion that untreated issues in adolescent years linger into adulthood. The first article Teen Dating Violence Affects Well-Being in Adulthood published in USAtoday.com cites a new study that shows that teenagers who reported physical or psychological abuse from a relationship reported more drinking, smoking, drug abuse, depression, thoughts of suicide, and anti-social behaviors 5 years later. The study is hoping to raise awareness about this public health hazard and encourages parents, educators, and pediatricians to talk to teens about dating violence to quickly get help for those who need it.

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