Adderall

The KBIA story on Adderall informed listeners about growing issue on campus. More students are taking ADHD medicine without a prescription, which is something that is overlooked at this University because underage drinking and marijuana possession are far more prevalent.
The reporter found excellent sources for this topic. This reporter found a student who was using the drugs without a prescription. This source sang the praises of Adderall’s effects on his study habits. They also found a female student who was distributing the pills illegally. This student also said that the drug is a helpful study tool that should be readily available to all students. These students made Adderall sound fantastic.
On the opposing viewpoint, the reporter brought in some experts, who discouraged the recreational use of Adderall. One of these experts was Kim Dude of the wellness resource center. Dude said that the dangers outweigh the advantages of Adderall. Adderal’s side effects are nausea, increased blood pressure, and mainly supress the appetite. They also brought in a pharmacist who claims that he watches for students who are filling prescriptions more frequently than they should be. Lastly the brought in Donnell Young, director of student legal services, who said that these students might even be suspended from school, if they abuse Adderall.
This story did a superb job of covering both sides of the issue. It provided both the pros and the cons to Adderall use and let the listeners form their own opinion. This is excellent journalism with an undetectable bias. I personally believe that if students need to Adderall to help them study then it needs to be a readily available over the counter drug. College put a lot of pressure on students. The work load continues to expand and make things more difficult, therefore, I support any student doing whatever it takes to succeed in school. Many students pay over $20,000. I’m that they want to pay this money to fail out of school. Therefore, study boosters, like Adderall, need to be legalized.