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About Us
About Us
The Binghamton Student Managed Adderall Research Team (B-SMART) was founded in the Fall of 2018. The group originally consisted of Health and Wellness students who, under the mentorship of Dr. Lina Begdache, aimed to understand the causes and extent of the study drug epidemic on college campuses. BSMART is a research and an educational student-run group. The group has collected and analyzed data on Adderall (an amphetamine-based drug typically prescribed to individuals with ADHD) abuse on college campuses and has carried educational seminars to promote awareness on the side effects of misuse. Adderall use in non-ADHD individuals has the risk of disturbing brain chemistry, which increases the risk of mental health problems. The results of our phase I study, were presented at the 32nd APS Annual Convention, May 21-24, 2020, in Chicago, IL, USA. Phase II results were presented at Experimental Biology (EB) April 4th, in Philadelphia. Our research has expanded over the years encompassing the relationship between psychoactive substances and addictive tendencies, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental health, and coping mechanisms. We recently attended APS again from April 4-7, 2024, in Long Beach, California.
After collecting hundreds of survey responses, B-SMART presents its research to the campus at large with outreach seminars and events. B-SMART holds a seminar every semester to advocate against illicit Adderall use, present our research findings, and promote mental health for students at Binghamton University.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We wish to understand the relationship between addictive tendencies (i.e. drug abuse, gambling, social media addiction), nutrition, body image, stress, and coping mechanisms.
We are conducting survey-based research to better understand how college student's diets contribute to their mental health. As a team, our top priority is to educate the student population about the dangers of Adderall and substance abuse and provide students with healthy alternatives to achieve academic success. We hold seminars, classroom visits, and informal discussions with students each semester to help students make informed decisions concerning illicit Adderall use to support their health and study habits.
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