Dr. Robert Malcolm, Director of Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs at MUSC, talks about widespread use of stimulants among young people. He identifies certain underlying issues, such as eating problems or sleep disorders, which seem to motivate some people to abuse stimulants. In this podcast, he discusses his policy for prescribing stimulants and mentions possible adverse effects, including psychological effects, of stimulants.

For more information on this topic and other related topics, visit the MUSC Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP.)