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HSC students are taking illegally obtained prescription medication used to treat ADHD to help cram for their final school exams, which start tomorrow.
The Sun-Herald spoke to students from five schools across Sydney last week who admitted to using the medication, saying it improved their focus during study.
But medical experts warn that they are risking side effects as serious as psychosis and heart problems.
As students try to maximise their study hours, some are exchanging tips on internet forums about the most effective methods of combating fatigue. Comments posted on the boredofstudies.org website include debates about the effectiveness of caffeine pills and prescription medication, as well as cocaine and the hallucinogenic drug DMT.
He tried the mixture while studying for his trial exams earlier this year, and said that it drastically increased his word rate.
"I was set to write around 2000 words but at the end I noticed I had written over 9000," he said.
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