(FYI - the article that the guy is replying to is misinformation. Two commenters have provided snopes links for anyone curious.)

  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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    If you’re wondering, 5 percent of white college students adds up to about 3.75 million people who aren’t necessarily addicts and are effectively wasting supply of the drug.

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          It’s mainly because of a manufacturing issue. Increased demand is certainly a factor but there is undeniably much less stimulant medication available than normal from manufacturers.

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              The government actually limits how much each manufacturer is allowed to produce, that’s the actual cause of the shortage.

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                this right there. actual synthesis is pretty easy, reliable, well developed no matter if we’re talking about amphetamine or methylphenidate

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                  24 days ago

                  Dude people are gonna do drugs either way. Whether it’s a dick move or not. It doesn’t matter

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                    They aren’t even actually good for cheating on tests. I’d understand if they were getting high.