That's quite a term for the Adderall taking and snorting that's apparently sweeping across college campuses and which is detailed in Northern Illinois University's Northern Star. I'm not sure if it's an apt term, but it sure is catchy.
"Mild forms of amphetamine, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are supposed to help calm people who have ADD or ADHD, making it easier for them to concentrate. But, these drugs can have a paradoxical effect if taken by people who do not have these disorders. They can make some users more alert and hyper, while reducing appetite and increasing feelings of euphoria, paranoia and aggressiveness. Some call the drug 'college crack' because of its potency and frequent use and abuse by college students."'I couldn't sleep and I wasn't hungry,' said Andrew, an NIU student who once used the drug. 'All I wanted to do was clean and study.'
"Paul, an NIU transfer student, said that before coming to NIU, he was given Adderall from a friend who had a prescription for the drug.
"'It makes you very interested in whatever you're doing, more alert,' Paul said. When writing a paper, he said he did extra research into the subject because the Adderall made him more interested.
"'The next day, I was very hyper and had a fast heartbeat,' Paul said."
Furious Seasons 5/13/08 4:03 AM Philip Dawdy (philip.dawdy@gmail.com) adhd
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