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New River Pharmaceuticals and Shire plc say they received a second approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for VYVANSE, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. (Read More About This Drug, Adderall Side Effects & Lawsuits)
Marijuana and methamphetamine use among teenagers has declined in the past five years, but the rise in prescription drug use among teens is a growing concern.
According to a University of Michigan study, teen drug use has declined 23 percent since 2001, less use of nearly every drug except the prescription drug OxyContin, which saw a 30 percent increase in use during the last year.
There was also a rising use of prescription drugs like Adderall and Xanax. Adderall is used to treat children with attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorders. The drug is a stimulant and many users claim it helps them focus. Kids who use Adderall want it for its speed effect. A lot of kids who abuse Adderall will find someone at school who is ADHD and buy the pills from them. (Source)