Korea Cracks Down on ADHD Drug Misuse Before College Exam
Seoul Economic Daily
South Korea is intensifying efforts to prevent the misuse of ADHD medication, often referred to as a "study drug," ahead of the 2027 college entrance exam by inspecting medical institutions and cracking down on illegal online sales. Over 1,800 illegal online posts offering ADHD drugs were detected this year, prompting regulators to use big data to identify overprescribing and mismanagement of controlled substances. Authorities will also target online platforms promoting the drugs and refer illegal activities to investigative bodies.
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