Individuals who use ANY substance to cope with a situation may have addictive tendencies, and should be careful. This article mentions how 90% of students admit to being overwhelmed at finals (well obviously), while only 10% are known to illegally use prescription drugs. This reveals that most students cope with the stress of final exams, while the smaller percentage is using. I am sure some students will never develop an addiction, while some may. It is the risk of developing an addiction that should discourage students from partaking. Until it hits home, you may think that you know. In a side note: I have ADHD, and believe that if an individual chooses the medicine route that it should be strictly under a doctor's supervision.