ADDERALL

1. ADDERALL The “study” Drug

2. What is Adderall? • Adderallis a brand name for an amphetamine drug prescribed for people with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • ADHD causes children and adults to have difficulty focusing, controlling their actions and remaining still or quiet. • central nervous system stimulants • dextroamphetamineand amphetamine.

3. Adderall Adderall is perscribed to control symptoms of ADHD • Improves attention span • Decrease distractibility • Reduce hyperactivity and restlessness • Decrease impulsivity • It is also used for Narcolepsy • a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness.

4. Adderall • Schedule II Drug • strong potential for abuse or addiction butalso has a legitimate medical use • Selling or distributing the drug is a federal crime • Other similar medication brand names: • Ritalin, Ritalina, Rilatine, Attenta, Methylin, Penid, Rubifen, Concerta, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR and Focalin

5. How do these drugs work? They alleviate symptoms of ADHA by… • increasing the amount of chemicals in the brain • dopamine and norepinephrine • Affecting the impulse control nerves that contribute to hyperactivity

6. How Adderall works • It comes in four main strengths: • 5, 10, 20, and 30 milligrams • Adderall is available in two forms: • IR (Instant Release) • immediate release is used for ADHD and narcolepsy • XR (Extended Release) • ADHD only • first dose dissolves immediately, releasing half of the medication • second type dissolves slowly, releasing the remaining medication four hours later

7. Common side effects • nervousness • restlessness • difficulty falling asleep/ 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 • ***If you are taking this medication you should tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

8. Dangerous Side Effects • If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should call your doctor immediately. • fast or pounding heartbeat • shortness of breath • chest pain • excessive tiredness • slow or difficult speech • dizziness or faintness • weakness or numbness of an arm or leg • seizures • motor tics or verbal tics • believing things that are not true • feeling unusually suspicious of others • hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) • mania (frenzied or abnormally excited mood) • aggressive or hostile behavior • changes in vision or blurred vision • fever • blistering or peeling skin • rash • hives • itching • swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, or throat • difficulty breathing or swallowing • hoarseness

9. THE risks • Sudden death • Especially if you have heart defects or serious heart problems. • May slow children’s growth or weight gain • Adderall has a relatively high potential for abuse and addiction, especially if the drug is misused.

10. Why do people Choose to abuse Adderall? • improving attention • reducing hyperactivity • partying/to have a good time • the common misconception that prescription drugs are a “safe high”

11. Who is most likely to abuse? • Adolescents • College Students