SOMEONE’S PILLS ARE NOT YOUR STUDY BUDDY

Prescription stimulants continue to be misused on college campuses. Medications such as Adderall®, Ritalin®, and Dexedrine® help manage symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Using someone else’s stimulants to help study or to avoid boredom is very dangerous.

These drugs are unsafe for misuse; although they have been cleared by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they can have serious side effects when used incorrectly. Taking stimulants with other substances, especially alcohol, can be harmful and deadly.

SIGNS OF STIMULANT MISUSE CAN INCLUDE:

  • Changes in appetite 
  • Changes in weight 
  • Changes in sleep patterns
  • Very talkative
  • Lying about their whereabouts 
  • Memory problems 
  • Needing new prescriptions frequently 
  • Changes in financial stability 
  • Seeming overworked or hyper-focused 
  • Changes in social involvement

IT’S NEVER SAFE TO SHARE MEDS

  • It’s against the law to share meds with family and friends.

STORE YOUR MEDS SAFELY

  • Keep meds out of sight, especially during parties and in college dorms
  • Keep meds locked and in original containers
  • Use a lockable medication box or pouch to store medication containers