Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Over-stimulated and over-medicated

Over-stimulated and over-medicated

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Distractions are unavoidable. Yet to be successful in our age of over-stimulation, it is necessary to tune them out to be able to focus on the task at hand; a task easier said than done. Social media sites...

Not enough to stay focused

Not enough to stay focused

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor February 28, 2023

In October 2022, the FDA announced an oncoming shortage of Adderall, Adderall LR, Adderall XR and its generic varieties. Adderall is the combination of two stimulants — amphetamine and dextroamphetamine...

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ADHD = All Diagnosed Have Dependence

Sophia Alaniz October 11, 2018

Some memories are more vivid than others. One haunting recollection from my childhood was when my fourth-grade teacher told my parents that she thought I had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

Study drugs: a market that’s hard to swallow

Isaac Serna September 27, 2016

As the job market becomes ever more daunting, competition in the classroom has reached new heights. Students are utilizing an array of resources to better their academic performance: traditional options...

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