Many of these children are actually getting their schoolwork done. But with so many children on medication and pills so readily available, an expected result is abuse. All across the country, high school and college students without ADHD have been crushing up and snorting Ritalin at a growing rate. Apparently, the drug is a central nervous system stimulant that activates the neurotransmitter dopamine. The result is increased mental alertness.
Students find that they can focus on their work and fight fatigue.