Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Illicit Adderall usage raises ethical concerns

Illicit Adderall usage raises ethical concerns

Joshua Yang, Forum Editor December 7, 2018

The misuse of Adderall, a stimulant primarily intended to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is known to be an illicit way through which students try to succeed academically. Adderall is normally reserved to increase focus and attention in those with ADHD, and it is not an over-the-counter...

Photo by Alexandra Ting

A look at the prescription drug presence on campus

persephoneia March 14, 2016

Written by Michael Chen, Tone Lee and Lena Ye Susie Holloway, a Gunn senior whose name has been changed to protect her identity, glances at the clock. It is getting late. She cannot focus and feels a wave of drowsiness flood her. With multiple tests the next day, loads of homework and not much time,...

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