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ADDERALL

ADDERALL. Dan Gormley. Various Names For Adderall. Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR Chemical Structures: Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine mixed salts Street Name: Beans, Black Beauties, Dexies , Pep Pills, Speed, Uppers, Christmas Trees, Beanies, Double Trouble. How Adderall Works.

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ADDERALL

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  1. ADDERALL Dan Gormley

  2. Various Names For Adderall • Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR • Chemical Structures: Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine mixed salts • Street Name: Beans, Black Beauties, Dexies, Pep Pills, Speed, Uppers, Christmas Trees, Beanies, Double Trouble

  3. How Adderall Works • Once entered into the bloodstream, Adderall’s amphetamine salts stimulate the brain’s norepinephrine and dopamine. (Which are hormones associated with attention and behavior) • Adderall slows down the Sympathetic Nervous System, which tends to run faster for those who are diagnosed with ADD. • Those are who are diagnosed with ADD, it’ll also slow their heart rate and reduce their blood pressure.

  4. History of Adderall • Adderall was created in 1996 by Shire Pharmaceutical Group • It was designed for people diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Narcolepsy, and also used in treatments for severe depression • First FDA Approved in 1996 • It comes in doses from 5-30mg (5mg increments) • Adderall is a schedule II substance

  5. Physiological Effects • Increased heart rate • Elevated blood pressure • Dilated pupils • Decreased appetite

  6. Psychological Effects • Increased energy • Maintaining focus and concentration • Increased motivation • Increased alertness

  7. Side Effects • Due to the excessive stimulation of the nervous system, side effects could include: • Nervousness • Excitability • Restlessness • Dizziness • Headache • Fear • Anxiety • Tremor • Hallucinations • Seizures

  8. Sources • http://www.drugs.com/pro/adderall-xr.html • http://www.drugs-forum.com/forum/showwiki.php?title=Adderall • http://www.medicinenet.com/amphetamine_and_dextroamphetamine/article.htm • http://www.adderallabusetreatment.com/adderall-street-names • http://www.rxlist.com/adderall-drug.htm

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