With the NFL finally cracking down on the use of Adderall, the drug prescribed to those with ADD and ADHD, and many of my peers in college using them to concentrate when working on papers or studying for tests, I was wondering if the poker world has issues with Adderall.

I have a friend who is a college quarterback and he says that he uses it for football to focus better in the game and even more so off the field. In the classroom he is able to get more work done and do it at much higher standards than without the drug.

Is it frowned upon? Is it considered cheating? Are players currently using it to gain an edge?

I am pretty sure it is indeed illegal if used by someone it isn't prescribed to, but if a player were to use it for either online or live events, they would, in my opinion, certainly have the upper hand. They would be able to maintain intense focus for hours while most player's minds fatigue.

By no means am I saying that I use it or anyone I know uses it in poker, but I am curious as to its presence in the game.