any thing with the word drug in it is not safe. doing drugs is not smart, its just plain retarded! this kid just wants to join the crowd, another stupid thing. tell those parents that unless they want their kid to be screwed up for the rest of his life not to let him do it.
P.S. the tv will say anything as long as it can get a few bucks.
(I am assuming you are talking about legal drugs for ADD such as Adderall or Concerta)
If the kids doctor prescribed the med, then unfortunately there may not be a whole lot you can do. Only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis (and yes, sometimes their choices of medications- or even to give medications at all- are not the best). I know it has actually helped some kids focus better and it helps, and I know of kids who have abused it. So, this could go either way…