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ADDERALL: ITS USES AND ABUSES

https://www.blvdcenters.org/adderall-uses-abuses .... Adderall is a combination of two stimulant drugs, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall XR is an extended-release form of the drug. The drug acts as a central nervous system stimulant that affects brain and nerve chemicals.

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ADDERALL: ITS USES AND ABUSES

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  1. ADDERALL: ITS USES AND ABUSES Adderall is a combination of two stimulant drugs, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall XR is an extended-release form of the drug. The drug acts as a central nervous system stimulant that affects brain and nerve chemicals.

  2. Is Adderall addictive? Adderall is one of the more readily accessible drugs today and is highly addictive. Abuse of Adderall can result in physical and psychological damage. Thankfully, help is available to those who desire freedom from an Adderall addiction.

  3. Identification of Adderall Adderall is available as a tablet and as an extended-release capsule (Adderall XR). It comes in varying doses, depending on the size of the patient and the severity of symptoms. Dosages are recognizable by their varying shapes, colors, and sizes:

  4. WHAT FORM DOES ADDERALL COME IN? Adderall is prescribed as a pill with doses between 5 and 30 milligrams. Adderall is said to work faster if it is crushed to a powder and snorted, but there is no confirmation of that. On the street, Adderall is known as speed, uppers, black beauties, Addys, and pep pills. Adderall is also known as a schedule II level drug because of its strong addictive potential.

  5. Side effects of ADDERALL Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause side effects, including: Nervousness Restlessness Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep Uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body Headache Changes in sex drive or ability Dry mouth Stomach pain Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Loss of appetite Weight loss

  6. Side effects can be serious, and the NIH says that anyone who experiences any of these symptoms should call their doctor immediately

  7. HOW IS ADDERALL ADDICTIVE Adderall increases the levels of our dopamine much in the same way as cocaine. It stimulates alertness and productivity, especially when taken at levels higher than what a doctor has prescribed. • Without the drug, an Adderall user feels sluggish and tired. They’re also mentally foggy, all of which points to a sign of Adderall addiction.

  8. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIGNS THAT A PERSON IS ADDICTED TO ADDERALL? Needing larger doses to feel the drug’s effects Taking the drug despite knowledge of the harm it’s causing Not being able to finish projects/work without Adderall Spending a lot of money getting the drug Being unable to feel alert without the drug

  9. HOW IS ADDERALL ABUSED? Adderall can be used in higher than prescribed dosages, or by someone to whom the drug was not prescribed in the first place. Some of the most common ways Adderall is abused include: Weight loss Studying or cramming for a test Athletic performance Recreational drug use Staying awake

  10. Adderall is a schedule II drug that ranks equally with cocaine, Adderall addiction is regarded very seriously. If you or a loved one have an addiction to Adderall, contact BLVD Treatment Centers.

  11. www.blvdcenters.org/adderall-uses-abuses

  12. Thank you…

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