In the past week, two Texas Tech students have died from suspected overdoses of prescription drugs mixed with narcotics. In another incident, John Henry Allen stabbed Tech student Zachary Kafer reportedly while on 120 milligrams of prescription drug Vyvanse. In a previous poll on The Hub@TTU, 62 percent of respondents reported illegally using prescription drugs Adderall and […]
With a Little Help from … Adderall and Vyvanse
October 15, 2015 by
Taking study drugs appears to be common among Texas Tech students, showed an online poll conducted by The Hub@TTU last week. The poll, based on a convenience sample that allowed respondents to choose multiple answers, found 62 percent of the responses claimed illegal use of prescription study drugs—with Vyvanse and Adderall nearly tying for the lead. The 186 responses indicating […]
Weekly Poll: Have You Ever Taken A ‘Study Drug’?
September 28, 2015 by
Under the pressure of coursework, jobs and internships, some students seek chemical aid stronger than coffee and energy drinks. In the poll below, tell The Hub@TTU if you have ever taken a study drug while in college. (There is an anonymous setting.)
