Students argue that the use of such medications without a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder should be legalized due to the proven positive results that have surfaced in the past regarding students' academic performance. . To support their argument, students admitted to having put in place a precise self-medication schedule when it comes to using Adderall. This contrasts with the abuse of common substances such as alcohol and marijuana that students typically use frequently, and which are also considered illegal by state and federal governments in certain circumstances. Respondents responded that drugs like alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine are primarily used to "get high and have fun" (McCabe 103), while attention deficit medications are primarily used to enhance student's academic progress and success. Adderall is also said to improve the ability to memorize, grasp ideas, and recall information, making it an excellent study tool when preparing for important exams throughout the semester (DeSantis 319). It is also believed that taking prescription stimulants (PS), such as Adderall, can lead to "an improvement in a person's ability to acquire new information" (Dodge 678). With the documented use of cognitive enhancing drugs on college campuses and the acknowledgment of improved academic performance, the use of these drugs should be