[mmichaels1970]

which gives them the energy to keep pace with the frantic pace of their lives.

Not to mention weight loss which I think is the more legitimate reason for the increase.

[philman_36]

Aw, come on! What Mom wouldn't want to lift their child's pills which are, according to www.nlm.nih.gov, a "combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine" (which is what Adderall is) for a little pick me up to help her make it through the day?! Nothing better than some amphetamines to start the day off.

Not to mention weight loss which I think is the more legitimate reason for the increase.
It's funny that you mention weight loss, mmichaels1970. Did you know that Adderall was once called Obetrol (obesity control, get it) and was used for weight control?

(and to think they give this drug to children as young as 4 or 5 years old!)