College students argue that the use of these drugs without a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder should be legalized due to proven positive results in the past regarding academic performance of the students. To support their thesis, the students admitted to having established a precise program of self-medication when it comes to using Adderall. This is in contrast to the abuse of common substances such as alcohol and marijuana that college students typically use frequently, which are also considered illegal by state and federal governments under certain circumstances. Survey participants responded that drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine are used primarily to "get high and have fun" (McCabe 103), while attention deficit medications are primarily used to improve academic progress and student success. Adderall is also said to improve the ability to memorize, grasp ideas, and recall information, thus making it an excellent study tool when preparing for important exams during the semester (DeSantis 319). It is also believed that taking stimulants (PS), such as adderall, can lead to “an improvement in the ability to acquire new information” (Dodge 678). With the documented use of cognitive enhancement drugs on college campuses and the confession of increased academic performance, the use of such drugs should be