Food for thought: a look into adderal, concerta, ritalin and the things of this nature

One Saturday morning, just two days before spring finals week, Susan, a Western senior, began her morning routine. She took a quick shower, put on her makeup, ate a bowl of Lucky Charms and then took her medication. As she reached for her Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pills, she realized she had only two pills left. Two weeks had passed since Susan last had her monthly Adderall prescription filled. However, her doctor in Tacoma …

…blindly swallowing pills, pushed in-front of us by people with lab-coats and clipboards. Doctors should work with their patients to keep track of prescriptions. They need to regulate doses, count pills and educate people about the drugs that they are taking. It is true that Adderall can be dangerous but if we have open communication between doctors and patients, practice better regulating policies and educate the public about learning disabilities we can keep Adderall safe.