Summary Of Get Smarter By Jamais Cascio

It is possible to classify the most compelling argument as the examination of the life of Paul Erdos, a famous mathematician. Paul Erdos was a famous mathematician during the time he was alive working 19 hours a day, which was permitted by the high amounts of caffeine and drugs he consumed. After been challenged by a friend to quit drugs and caffeine for a month, Erdos won the challenge, however, his mathematical ability had declined during the period he did not consume drugs and caffeine. This presents one of the compelling arguments presented by Gladwell, who proposes that the world needs caffeine to prosper and innovate. Gladwell also makes his proposals more compelling through exploring numerous stories in order to provide evidence and make the argument stronger. Another story that triggers the thoughts of the reader is the exploration of the Russian soldier that was responsible for the Russian Revolution, which was made possible by his consumption of

According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment study, almost half of students surveyed stated they felt overwhelmed with anxiety in the last year (Novotney, 2014). These numbers continue to rise among high school students and college students around the country. It’s no question why the percentage of Adderall use among college students is also rising.

Adderall is that the brand of a prescription medication accustomed treat attention deficit upset disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults.

I have felt the pressure of an upcoming due date; the stirring in the pit of my stomach, the swift kick in the side for not completing an assignment, forcing its way back up, screaming, “I know you didn’t forget about me!”. It was not until this year that I have decided to take action in how I manage my time. For most people, they will look for brain-boosting drugs to curve the consequences of procrastination.

Final examinations will soon be taking place on college campuses across the United States, and on these campuses many students will resort to taking amphetamines in an effort to achieve the grades they desire. Whether they be blue, pink, or orange, there are few things in higher demand at universities during finals than these pills. Adderall, nicknamed Addy, is probably the most prominent, and is heavily relied on by students that want to speed through their remaining assignments. Despite being considered a “live-saver” by members of the college demographic, claims that it is the most abused prescription drug in America still exist. (cite)

The general argument made by Alix Spiegel in his work “Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackles Learning”, published on November twelfth,2012, is that the east and the west need to adjust the way that they think. In schools, the students in America view struggle as being not smart. Across the world, in places like China and Japan, struggle is viewed as a learning opportunity. Within this work, the author is arguing that we, in America, need to change.

In some parts of the United States, in order for a college student to receive a prescription to treat ADHD, he or she must endure two months of testing and paperwork. Student Lisa Beach “had to sign a formal contract - promising to submit to drug testing, to see a mental health professional every month and to not share the pills.” This amount of commitment did turn off some of her “peers from using the student health office to obtain” the medications. Schools such as University of Alabama, Marist College, and Fresno State “require students to sign contracts promising not to misuse pills or share them with classmates.” Other schools refer students to off-campus providers to make a proper ADHD diagnosis instead like George Mason and William & Mary. Although students may think that these requirements are making it hard to get treatment, it is hampering the abuse of Adderall. Duke University addressed the misuse of Adderall as declaring it as academic dishonesty, essentially cheating. Instead of trying to get a prescription or use Adderall illegally, students need to learn how to do things on their

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more well-known as ADHD, is a disorder that affects 9% of children in the U.S. When left untreated, ADHD can lead the sufferer to be unable to cope in school or socially and possibly leads to depression. ADHD is a hyperactivity disorder with many symptoms that can be treated through therapy, emotional counselling, and use of medications.

When school finals approach, students act in desperate ways to find solutions for mental focus on selective subjects. Fifteen percent of college students have illegally been using Adderall the past year. Adderall impacts learning in various ways, but In the long run can cause more harm than aid. Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as part of a psychological and social issues. It helps to stay focused, pay better attention and stop fidgeting. Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextrose-amphetamine. It works by balancing certain natural substances in the brain. Today I’m going to discuss about the side effects of Adderall, the way it impacts students, and most importantly the learning of students in

How can students think that taking prescription drugs used to treat ADHD is fine to do if you do not have a prescription? How is illegally taking prescription drugs “safe” to do? Some students think this, and this essay will explain the dangers of doing this, and what can be done about this issue. Our society has an issue. There are students taking Adderall, a drug that is commonly used to treat ADHD, and they think there is no problem if they take it without having a prescription for it. People are going to the hospital, they are overdosing on these medications. They get it from friends, or steal it, and they can get addicted to it. This should not happen, and something has to be done about it. There is a problem with abusing and misusing ADHD prescription drugs. People who do not have ADHD are taking some of the medications prescribed to people with ADHD. This problem can be solved by having a system for doctors to tell if someone already has a medication from another doctor, only taking medication that is prescribed to you, and noticing any unusual behavior from family members or friends.

In today’s society individuals see taking steroids as a choice made by the individual as a way to enhance their performance. However, in “We, the Public, Place the best Athletes on a Pedestals”, William Moller, the author, argues that the pressure from others can lead to the abuse of steroids.

Sitting in class looking everywhere and hearing everything, but you sit there wondering, “What’s wrong with me?” All the other children are sitting still looking straight. The feeling of being abnormal because being different is wrong. No parent wants this for their child, logically the parents think it’s the right decision to medicate their child. Children should not be allowed to take prescribed medications due to how it impacts their mental state, body, and relationships with others. Medicating children does not fix them.

Many children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), and the amount of those children being prescribed a medication for their disorder has grown largely in the last couple of years. This caused concern to arise in doctors; some of them went as far to say that most children diagnosed and treated for ADHD are really just immature and undisciplined (Koplewicz). Even if this is untrue, they say that the children would do better if treated with alternative options. Children diagnosed with ADHD are in serious distress, but not because of bad teaching or parenting. It is because their brains work differently than others, and they need to be treated properly. Doctors should continue to treat ADHD with medications such as amphetamines and methylphenidate. One reason for this is that stimulants and medications are more successful in controlling the symptoms of ADHD than any alternative methods; also, no serious side effects have been reported by someone using these medications. Lastly, misdiagnosis will likely not occur in the care of a well trained pediatrician.

Attention Psychiatric Association says that up to 11% of children in the U.S have been diagnosed with ADHD. This is a concerning percentage considering the possibility for misdiagnosis. Many children have been misdiagnosed with ADHD due to parents being overwhelmed by their high energy children, Schools not questioning a misdiagnosis because they get more funding for a child with a mental handicap, and because doctors choose the easy way out when treating a child with high energy.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder diagnosis among children and adolescents. The occurrence of ADHD has increased over recent years. Statistics shows that worldwide 3-5 % are meeting the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and it is shown to be more prevalent in boys than girls (1, 8).