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Adderall is typically prescribed for adolescents and adults diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and/or narcolepsy, but is on the rise in the underground drug scene, often abused by college students as a way to enhance concentration.
Adderall is typically prescribed for adolescents and adults diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and/or narcolepsy, but is on the rise in the underground drug scene, often abused by college students as a way to enhance concentration.

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