William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
Is Adderall Overprescribed? with Dr. Sujith Ramachandran
Is Adderall Overprescribed? with Dr. Sujith Ramachandran
Is Adderall Overprescribed? with Dr. Sujith Ramachandran
Tuesday 21st March 2023
David Magee and Dr. Sujith Ramachandran explore the crisis of Adderall misuse and overprescription on 'The Mayo Lab Podcast'. Listen now for crucial insights.
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Get the buttons here!Adderall: The Overlooked Prescription Crisis
So if you go to the small town family doctor in your hometown and he writes you a prescription after seeing you for minutes, I question the validity of that diagnosis.
Prescription stimulants like Adderall are supposed to help those with ADHD, but what happens when they're overprescribed? In this episode of 'The Mayo Lab Podcast', David Magee sits down with Dr. Sujith Ramachandran to tackle this pressing issue. Dr. Ramachandran, an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi, sheds light on the growing misuse of these medications. He points out that while opioid addiction often grabs headlines, stimulant abuse is quietly escalating, particularly among young people.
Misdiagnosis of ADHD and the ease with which stimulants are prescribed contribute significantly to this problem. The conversation explores how these drugs are often misused by college students for studying or partying, leading to dangerous consequences. Dr. Ramachandran emphasizes the need for thorough ADHD diagnoses and better education to prevent misuse. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the hidden dangers of prescription stimulants and looking for ways to address this under-discussed crisis.