Factors Associated with Academic Stimulant Misuse in a College Setting

The misuse of unprescribed stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse) for academic purposes in colleges across the United States is a growing concern. This study evaluated potential factors related to stimulant misuse (SM), such as perception of SM safety, SM ethicality, extrinsic academic motivation, and perception of SM as normative.