In addition to coupons for local restaurants, a campus map and a key chain, No Doz was also in my college goodie bag. The last thing an 18-year-old needs is something to feel more amped. People at that age seem to be at the height of energy!
I did try it a couple of times, though and frankly, it wasn't for me. I had the same reaction you did Alison, jittery but also agitated. Everything seemed to make me angry.
Have noticed a lot of kids (including highschoolers) swilling energy-enhancing drinks and have heard people tell me it really helps their energy and concentration. Personally, I'll leave it to someone else.
On the other side, a few years ago, at least here in the Phoenix area, prescription drug abuse of a different kind was growing in popularity in schools.
Apparently, teens were raiding their parents' medicine cabinets looking for downers. There was one story out here involving kids who had started what authorities called a SOMA ring. They apparently made the three-hour drive to Mexico to load up on the stuff and began selling it around campus.
Sometimes, anything to not feel like yourself...or what we perceive as a better version.
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In addition to coupons for local restaurants, a campus map and a key chain, No Doz was also in my college goodie bag. The last thing an 18-year-old needs is something to feel more amped. People at that age seem to be at the height of energy!
I did try it a couple of times, though and frankly, it wasn't for me. I had the same reaction you did Alison, jittery but also agitated. Everything seemed to make me angry.
Have noticed a lot of kids (including highschoolers) swilling energy-enhancing drinks and have heard people tell me it really helps their energy and concentration. Personally, I'll leave it to someone else.
On the other side, a few years ago, at least here in the Phoenix area, prescription drug abuse of a different kind was growing in popularity in schools.
Apparently, teens were raiding their parents' medicine cabinets looking for downers. There was one story out here involving kids who had started what authorities called a SOMA ring. They apparently made the three-hour drive to Mexico to load up on the stuff and began selling it around campus.
Sometimes, anything to not feel like yourself...or what we perceive as a better version.
April 11, 2008 - 12:23pmThis Comment
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