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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

This article details the psychological effects of abusing Adderall.

Adderall here at WA

Feb 26, 2014
The use of prescription drugs in the United States has skyrocketed over the past few years. The Ghostwriter has investigated the use of these drugs at Westford Academy.
An adderall capsule.

Adderall use expands

Feb 26, 2014

By Tim DeLouchrey Sports Liaison Students across the country consume illegal drugs every day. It is a significant problem that is likely never going to be stopped completely. However, that does not mean that the spread of these drugs can not be slowed down. Administration knows just as well...

Psychological effects of ADHD medication

Psychological effects of ADHD medication

Feb 26, 2014

By Victoria Walker Business Manager “I think if you ask college kids, they’ll say 'Adderall? That’s not even a drug,'” said WA Psychology teacher Sandra Whittemore on the subject of ADHD medication abuse among students. “So many kids who aren’t your stereotypical addicts are taking it...

The physical effects of Adderall

Jan 20, 2014

By Alok Ganguly Public Relations Students are under a lot of stress, due to academics, sports, and social needs. That's why when a large test is on the calender, or a major paper is due soon, some tend to take medications like Adderall and Ritalin in order to stay up the night before to crank...