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Health & PE: ADHD Medication – What Happens When You Use It For Non-ADHD Issues?

Do magical pills exist that allow students to study longer, focus harder, and cram more info into their brains? Lots of people, especially college students, take ADHD medication even if they are not diagnosed with ADHD because they think they will do the trick and help them perform better. Myles investigates and explores how ADHD medication impacts folks who are and are not diagnosed with ADHD. Watch to answer the question: What advice would you give a friend who wanted to take ADHD medication for a non-ADHD issue?

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