Teen Ritalin use suppresses appetite, increases wakefulness, and enhances focus and attention. Therefore, it is abused by teens seeking to lose weight or improve their academic or sports performance. However, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), research has shown that students who abuse prescription stimulants actually have lower GPAs in high school and college than those who don’t.
Mental Health
Common Mental Health Issues in Teens: Effects & Treatments
Table of Contents Around the globe, mental health challenges are on the rise among youth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 40% of teens in the US