54% of party drug users misuse ADHD medications without prescriptions, reaching the highest level since 2007.

A 2024 report from UNSW Sydney's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre reveals that 54% of individuals who use party drugs, like ecstasy, also misuse ADHD medications without a prescription. This figure marks the highest level since tracking began in 2007. The study, surveying 740 people, indicates that non-prescribed use of stimulants such as methylphenidate and dexamphetamine has tripled, raising concerns about potential health risks, including cardiac issues.

September 19, 2024
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