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Adderall

Adderall. Common name: Adderall Chemical Name: Alphamethylphenethylamine Chemical formula: C 9 H 13 N Street Names: beans, black beauties, dexies , pep pills, speed , uppers . Names . Structural Formula. Classified as a central nervous system stimulant.

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Adderall

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  1. Adderall

  2. Common name: Adderall • Chemical Name: Alphamethylphenethylamine • Chemical formula: C9H13N • Street Names: beans, black beauties, dexies, pep pills, speed , uppers Names StructuralFormula

  3. Classified as a central nervous system stimulant. • Listed as Schedule II controlled substance. • High potential for abuse • Currently has accepted medical use • Abuse can lead to sever psychological or physical dependence. Classification

  4. This drug has been in use for over 20 years. • First used in a medication known as Obetrol and developed for diet control. • Sales for Adderall has increased more than 3,000 percent since 2002 for Shire Pharmaceuticals. History

  5. Adderall is manufactured from Shire Pharmaceuticals. • It is made out of blends of amphetamine salts, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine. Production

  6. The most common abuser of Adderall are college students. • They take this drug to help their performance in school. • It’s meant for people wit ADHD, but if someone without ADHD takes it, it causes increased alertness, excitement, and blood pressure. • Therefore, a college student wanting to stay up and study finds it necessary to take Adderall. The User

  7. Adderall changes the amounts of natural substances to the brain. • It increases the dopamine flow to the frontal cortex. • This counteracts the effects of ADHD. • However, those without ADHD, will have more concentration, focus and motivation. Affects

  8. There is little evidence to prove Adderall abuse. • Regular use of this stimulant can lead to physical and psychological dependence. • Because students use it to study and stay awake for big tests and assignments, the risk of dependency is high. Consequences

  9. There are treatment centers for Adderall abuse. • Treatment is different for every individual. • It is best to slowly stop taking the stimulant. Treatment

  10. Adderall Information from Drugs.com. (n.d.). Drugs.com | Prescription Drug Information, Interactions & Side Effects. Retrieved December 18, 2012, from http://www.drugs.com/adderall.html Adderall Street Names | Adderall Abuse Treatment. (n.d.). Adderall Abuse Treatment | Helpline and Research about Adderall Abuse and Finding Treatment. Retrieved December 18, 2012, from http://www.adderallabusetreatment.com/adderall-street-names Prescription Drug Abuse - Prescription Drug Addiction. (n.d.). Prescription Drug Abuse - Prescription Drug Addiction. Retrieved December 18, 2012, from http://www.prescriptiondrugabuse.org/index.htm Sherzada, A. (2011). An Analysis of ADHD Drugs: Ritalin and Adderall. JCCC Honors Journal , 3(1), 2-4. Works Cited

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