March 2015 PMID 25575768

Misuse of stimulant medication among college students: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis.

Kari Benson, Kate Flory, Kathryn L Humphreys, Steve S Lee

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47
Peak: 22 in Jan 2024
across 6 sources since Nov 2018

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661,802
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24,404

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  • X / Twitter28 posts
  • News9 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
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  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several comments highlight the controversy surrounding the stimulant medication shortage, with posts referencing specific reports and videos that detail systemic issues such as manufacturing limits, corporate greed, and policy responses. The tone oscillates between concern and curiosity, exemplified by phrases like 'What's Really Behind the Adderall Shortage?' and mentions of government and industry roles, reflecting a desire to understand the broader implications of the research and societal challenges related to stimulant misuse.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the seriousness of stimulant misuse and shortages, indicating general support for awareness efforts and concern about the issue, though some posts are more about raising questions than outright agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The majority of posts express high curiosity, especially with references to shortages, corporate practices, and the societal implications of misuse, showing active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posters are actively discussing causes, effects, and potential solutions, including referencing videos, articles, and societal factors like corporate greed and government roles, reflecting deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions are seen as potentially influential, particularly through references to educational videos, news coverage, and calls for awareness, though some comments are more casual or speculative, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The review and meta-analysis found that nearly 18% of college students misuse stimulant medications, mainly for academic reasons, with peers being the primary source.
  • Factors associated with misuse include symptoms of ADHD, alcohol and marijuana use, membership in Greek organizations, and poorer academic performance.
  • The study highlights the need for more standardized definitions and measurement tools for misuse, and suggests future research should focus on understanding why students divert medications and how campus policies may influence misuse.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., ADHD & Neurodivergent Coach
@adhdessentials · X

Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 38 likes · 8 shares · 7,618 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

You might've heard about the ongoing shortage of Adderall, a popular stimulant for people with ADHD. Jessica McCabe from @HowtoADHD stops by to teach us about the real culprit behind this shortage. https://t.co/MCKg4VBQKP https://t.co/hHYLqHLc1C

Jan 26, 2024 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 115,509 followers View post →
Michael Paulauski♨️
@mike10010100.com · Bluesky

Wow, learned something new thanks to SciShow's new video: Evidently, the Adderall companies aren't even hitting FDA limits for stimulant production! Remember when that was an ongoing talking point that allowed people to blame the Biden administration? youtu.be/v1AW11TeqOs

Jan 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share View post →
RadGamerMom,
@RadGamerMom1 · X

Superhero team up! Hank Green and Jessica from @HowtoADHD talk about med shortages. #ADHD What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/CKj5nLiSyn via @YouTube

Jan 29, 2024 · 3 likes · 359 followers View post →
@Joycenator.bsky.social
@Joycenator3195 · X

https://t.co/LO6uM11h67

Jan 29, 2024 · 1 like · 756 followers View post →
Gabriel
@Leirbagflow · X

@birdbrainmd3 this was what made me go from ‘lots of factors, but probably the DEAs fault’ to ‘lots of factors, govt could fix it, but wow the increase in diagnoses really seems to be driving this. seems like a problem the gov should solve’. https://t.co/D8nQSLvem1

Feb 4, 2024 · 1 like · 654 followers View post →

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Kai Chiu
@KaiChiu1947 · X

https://t.co/XOW0h1oZer https://t.co/ds5jP5XJac

Feb 22, 2025 · 124 followers View post →
Clint Aklin
@AklinClint60826 · X

Okay! Okay! You can use Adderall. I’ll just sit there and watch, I don’t need Substances when I’m hard at work on the Mill. Probably why you people gangstalk me. https://t.co/hqREJxmydC

Sep 21, 2024 · 19 followers View post →
Daniel Simmons
@GigatonneCowboy · X

@XianJaneway @DEAHQ Don't forget the role corporate greed plays. https://t.co/AKazTY7Y66

Mar 12, 2024 · 1 like · 448 followers View post →
Kai Chiu
@KaiChiu1947 · X

Adderall Shortage? Price Gouging On Steroids? A Business Practice? Business As Usual? https://t.co/XOW0h1oZer

Feb 22, 2024 · 124 followers View post →
Sławomir Gadek
@GadekRAZEM · X

@TheMadPointer @zujpaszcza Braki leków na ADHD różnych rodzajów są na całym świecie. https://t.co/D7JGGV47Sc

Feb 13, 2024 · 2,072 followers View post →
ThatNateGuy is also on Mastodon & Bksy
@ThatNateGuy · X

@glumDumpst3r @SciShow made a video about it, in fact. https://t.co/ZfYOXkiWZn

Feb 8, 2024 · 1 like · 139 followers View post →
Elizabeth Zwicky
@ziz1387 · X

@LastWeekTonight sorry is this is too niche but any way you could do a show on the stimulant medication crisis? #ADHD https://t.co/WYNYkaHoCH

Feb 7, 2024 · 140 followers View post →
Gabriel
@Leirbagflow · X

@birdbrainmd3 this was what made me go from ‘lots of factors, but probably the DEAs fault’ to ‘lots of factors, govt could fix it, but wow the increase in diagnoses really seems to be driving this. seems like a problem the gov should solve’. https://t.co/D8nQSLvem1

Feb 4, 2024 · 1 like · 654 followers View post →
Joey (e/λ)
@shxf0072 · X

@Euclaise_ https://t.co/kcacs7VXfD

Jan 29, 2024 · 4,406 followers View post →
Trost
@Albino_verse · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/pevnaAfyi1

Jan 29, 2024 · 1,216 followers View post →
@Joycenator.bsky.social
@Joycenator3195 · X

https://t.co/LO6uM11h67

Jan 29, 2024 · 1 like · 756 followers View post →
Michael Paulauski♨️
@mike10010100.com · Bluesky

Wow, learned something new thanks to SciShow's new video: Evidently, the Adderall companies aren't even hitting FDA limits for stimulant production! Remember when that was an ongoing talking point that allowed people to blame the Biden administration? youtu.be/v1AW11TeqOs

Jan 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share View post →
RadGamerMom,
@RadGamerMom1 · X

Superhero team up! Hank Green and Jessica from @HowtoADHD talk about med shortages. #ADHD What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/CKj5nLiSyn via @YouTube

Jan 29, 2024 · 3 likes · 359 followers View post →
O devils! dance! leap! undulate! cavort! Kill!
@jimmyITG · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 29, 2024 · 8 shares · 5,322 followers View post →
DiamondVeto
@DiamondVeto · X

RT @SciShow: You might've heard about the ongoing shortage of Adderall, a popular stimulant for people with ADHD. Jessica McCabe from @Howt…

Jan 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,219 followers View post →
Rahie T
@Rahie_T · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 8 shares · 231 followers View post →
Rahe
@flowerofmemory · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 8 shares · 1,839 followers View post →
Griffin
@abditum · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 8 shares · 3,950 followers View post →
uncagedxliberated
@uncagedxlibratd · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 8 shares · 203 followers View post →
ekokepe
@ekokepe · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/pQJfumwuJn via @YouTube

Jan 28, 2024 · 360 followers View post →
David Trilling
@davidtrilling · X

RT @adhdessentials: Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 8 shares · 447 followers View post →
Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., ADHD & Neurodivergent Coach
@adhdessentials · X

Check it out!!! ⁦@HowtoADHD⁩ on ⁦@SciShow⁩ talking about the Adderall shortage! https://t.co/eQx8C77kuS

Jan 28, 2024 · 38 likes · 8 shares · 7,618 followers View post →
Hoosier Alliance for Neurodiversity
@HAND_Tweets · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/n7r5JVGiME

Jan 28, 2024 · 578 followers View post →
Lauleena Harvey
@Lauleena_Harvey · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/k3uk4sb2dQ via @YouTube

Jan 28, 2024 · 59 followers View post →
Ravenwood
@rawnwyd · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/MzA1taSof6 via @YouTube

Jan 27, 2024 · 455 followers View post →
Frances Bernard
@Fran_Bernard · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/akoPMpXNTD via @YouTube

Jan 27, 2024 · 32 followers View post →
kodiakbear
@kodiakbear1969 · X

SciShow https://t.co/ECDkrOXcez

Jan 26, 2024 · 99 followers View post →
BravoKitty411
@BravoKitty411 · X

What's Really Behind The Adderall Shortage? https://t.co/EHhGzT1B3W via @YouTube #scishow

Jan 26, 2024 · 36 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

You might've heard about the ongoing shortage of Adderall, a popular stimulant for people with ADHD. Jessica McCabe from @HowtoADHD stops by to teach us about the real culprit behind this shortage. https://t.co/MCKg4VBQKP https://t.co/hHYLqHLc1C

Jan 26, 2024 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 115,509 followers View post →