Comments on: 1 in 5 College Students Use Prescription Drugs to Get High http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/ Drug rehab blog from Gatehouse Academy. Gatehouse is a long term drug rehab and alcohol rehab and extended care treatment center for young adults offer the opportunity for young adults age 17-25 to recover from their dependencies. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:10:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Circle Tree Ranch http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-331 Circle Tree Ranch Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:30:48 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-331 A lot of students use Adderall, Ritalin, or other amphetamines to study, take tests, pull all-nighters, cram for exams, or crank out papers. The last 2 weeks of the semester are perhaps the most stressful for any college student-- you have last tests, semester projects/presentation, final papers, and Final Exams (on top of the last tests). Most students will inevitably sleep less than 4 hours for those 2-3 weeks-- How many of us wouldn't contemplate using a stimulant to help us along a little bit? The entire system is flawed. Drug companies should not be allowed to give doctors incentives to hand out prescriptions. Doctors should not be so lax about handing out medications. Colleges and Universities should somehow address the work load and ways for students to cope with it. A lot of students use Adderall, Ritalin, or other amphetamines to study, take tests, pull all-nighters, cram for exams, or crank out papers. The last 2 weeks of the semester are perhaps the most stressful for any college student– you have last tests, semester projects/presentation, final papers, and Final Exams (on top of the last tests). Most students will inevitably sleep less than 4 hours for those 2-3 weeks– How many of us wouldn’t contemplate using a stimulant to help us along a little bit?

The entire system is flawed. Drug companies should not be allowed to give doctors incentives to hand out prescriptions. Doctors should not be so lax about handing out medications. Colleges and Universities should somehow address the work load and ways for students to cope with it.

]]> By: Dave Hopkins http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-320 Dave Hopkins Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:10:58 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-320 As a past perscription abuser myself I believe that awareness is key. I would go from doctor the psychiatrist to get narcotics and benzodiazapens. Doing so contributed to my addiction problems that I have been sober from for over two years. Today if I am pescriped medications from the doctor I take exactly as directed. As a result life is good today and I am living one day at a time helping others and enjoying recovery. As a past perscription abuser myself I believe that awareness is key. I would go from doctor the psychiatrist to get narcotics and benzodiazapens. Doing so contributed to my addiction problems that I have been sober from for over two years. Today if I am pescriped medications from the doctor I take exactly as directed. As a result life is good today and I am living one day at a time helping others and enjoying recovery.

]]> By: Adam Dixon http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-308 Adam Dixon Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:38:19 +0000 http://www.gatehouseacademy.com/blog/2008/03/21/1-in-5-college-students-use-prescription-drugs-to-get-high/#comment-308 This article brings to light the extensive abuse of prescription medications by college students through the statistics stated. As a person in recovery, who has abused prescription medications in the past, I am glad to see the recognition of this growing problem. I completed the one year residential stay at Gatehouse Academy and currently work as a residential director at the main property. The ability for those commencing from the main property to go to the campus located in Prescott, where a variety of college opportunities are available, is a perfect situation for those wanting to continue their education. I beleive all colleges and universities should make available sober housing for students, as this type of living environment is so important for those early in sobriety. At Gatehouse College Campus in Prescott, commencing residents are able to live with friends who are sober and supportive. This is such an important part of phasing from a residential community back into the "real world"! This article brings to light the extensive abuse of prescription medications by college students through the statistics stated. As a person in recovery, who has abused prescription medications in the past, I am glad to see the recognition of this growing problem. I completed the one year residential stay at Gatehouse Academy and currently work as a residential director at the main property. The ability for those commencing from the main property to go to the campus located in Prescott, where a variety of college opportunities are available, is a perfect situation for those wanting to continue their education. I beleive all colleges and universities should make available sober housing for students, as this type of living environment is so important for those early in sobriety. At Gatehouse College Campus in Prescott, commencing residents are able to live with friends who are sober and supportive. This is such an important part of phasing from a residential community back into the “real world”!

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