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College Adderall Abuse

College Adderall Abuse. By Jacob Russell. Adderall Abuse. Full-time College Students are twice as likely to abuse Adderall. Nearly 90% of the full-time college students who had used Adderall non-medically in the past year also were past month binge alcohol drinkers. Adderall Abuse.

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College Adderall Abuse

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  1. College Adderall Abuse By Jacob Russell

  2. Adderall Abuse • Full-time College Students are twice as likely to abuse Adderall. • Nearly 90% of the full-time college students who had used Adderall non-medically in the past year also were past month binge alcohol drinkers.

  3. Adderall Abuse The Problem! Picture source: http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2011/10/26/prescription-drugs-commonly-abused-by-students/

  4. Side Effects of Adderall Short Term Abuse • Extreme Weight Loss • Insomnia • Depression • Cardiovascular Issues • Loss of Concentration • Long Term Abuse • Aggression/hostility • Blistering or peeling skin • Difficulty breathing or swallowing • Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep • Hallucinations • Hives • Irregular heartbeat • Mania • Motor tics or verbal tics • Nervousness • Restlessness • Seizures • Sexual dysfunction • Slow or difficult speech

  5. Adderall is ILLEGAL • Abusing Adderall is not only highly dangerous but also is illegal! • Not only is it illegal to use this medication without a prescription for Adderall, but it can also be dangerous. Just because Adderall is a prescription medication, it does not mean that it is safe for everyone Picture source: http://totalfratmove.com/731464

  6. Adderall is illegal

  7. The Real Gateway Drug? People who abuse are • 3 times more likely to use marijuana (79.9% vs. 27.2%) • 8 times more likely to use cocaine (28.9% vs. 3.6%) • 8 times more likely to use tranquilizers non-medically (24.5% vs. 3%) • 5 times more likely to use pain relievers non-medically (44.9% vs. 8.7%). Picture source: http://oade.nd.edu/educate-yourself-drugs/prescription-drug-abuse/

  8. The real gateway drug?

  9. Find Help! If you or someone you know abuses Adderall and has an Adderall addiction find them help now! DON’T WAIT CALL 1-800-943-0566 VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION http://drugabuse.com/library/how-to-help-an-adderall-addict/

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