Drug attorney, on social media there is an advertisement calling it a study-enhancing drug. May I purchase it?

Hello. This is a drug attorney of Daeryun (Limited) Law Firm.

'A study-enhancing drug' is how the ADHD treatment methylphenidate is known, and it is a psychotropic drug, a type of controlled substance.

When this drug is not for medical purposes, its purchase, possession, and administration are themselves illegal, and not only the seller but also the buyer becomes subject to criminal punishment.

If a person purchases and possesses or takes it, the person may be subject to criminal punishment under the Narcotics Control Act.

As a drug attorney, I will inform you of the sentence and the level of punishment for this.

When methylphenidate is handled illegally, life imprisonment or imprisonment for not less than 5 years may be sentenced.

However, if it is sold or arranged for official duties, academic research, or a legitimate medical purpose, it is excluded from punishment.

In particular, in the case of adolescents, because there is a high risk of becoming involved in drug crime due to mere curiosity or academic stress, special caution is required.

Because such a drug can cause not only punishment but also serious physical and mental side effects, one must not be deceived by false information on social media and the like.

If a more accurate legal response is needed, I strongly recommend that you consult a drug attorney by all means.