Ritalin And Adderall: A Case Study

so depression. Based on this case study I would go ahead and conclude that it seems that Felix has ADHD. Some signs that point to this is his symptoms, which are the inability to

been shown in scientific study that Strattera causes the person to have suicidal thoughts. Non-stimulants are next in line if Stimulants have not proven to be efficient or has severe side effects. The Methylphenidate Stimulants class contains the following drugs: Focalin, Methylin, Ritalin, Metadate ER, Methylin ER, Ritalin SR, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Concerta, Quillivant XR, Focalin XR, and Daytrana patch. The short-acting drugs of this class are Focalin, Methylin, and Ritalin. Because these medications

Diagnosis of ADHD ADHD is a condition which affects multiple areas of functioning. Because of the widespread diagnosis this disease keeps doctors, pharmaceutical businesses, and teachers employed. According to Diller (2008), the use of drugs like Ritalin is at rates never seen before in this country or anywhere else. Diller also states that “we medicate our children with psychiatric drugs ten or twenty times more than countries of Western Europe (pg50).” Many children are said to be made unhappy,

days?” the founder inquires skeptically. “I know I can do it in two days,” assures the teen. “I pound Mello Yello, Oreos, and Adderall, and I don’t sleep ‘till I’m done.” Depressives have Prozac, worrywarts have Valium, gym rats have steroids, and overachievers have Adderall. While this scene from HBO’s Silicon Valley may be fictional, the teen hacker’s penchant for Adderall in pressure situations illustrates an increasingly

education, high GPAs, and outstanding business performance in the professional environment. In order to excel, there is so much pressure and expectation that college students today are more vulnerable to experiment and get hooked on smart drugs like Adderall, Ritalin, and Modafilin. College students are not taking these drugs to get high but to increase their concentration, energy, and time for studying. Smart drugs must not be used in college environments or in a place of business if the doctor does not

the only reason why kids shouldn’t be on behavioral drugs. Ritalin is currently prescribed to approximately six million people in the US. Of those six million, 75% of these are children, with boys receiving Ritalin about four times more often than girls. Ritalin is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. It interacts with chemicals in the brain and nerves that give way to hyperactivity and impulse control. Not only is Ritalin used to treat ADD and ADHD, it is also used to treat a sleeping

understand the severity of the situation so that the costs to society and college students alike can be minimized; once the tendency to abuse stimulants is understood, efforts can be made to establish education programs regarding the abuse of Adderall and Ritalin, as well as stricter legislation regarding the prescription of such drugs. Field site research will include issuing an online questionnaire to the Penn State student body focusing on their personal experiences with stimulants. Due to the potentially

trouble with following instructions, have impulsive behaviors and become easily distracted. Medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are used to treat the symptoms of this disorder by helping the patient to focus and pay attention while also curbing their impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Side effects of these medications are, but not limited to, anxiety, addiction and in some cases psychosis. Proponents of giving ADHD medication to children argue that ADHD is a real disorder in children and

Adderall America Many students face a common enemy, time. While others are proficient in keeping a balanced and tidy schedule. Some students crack under the pressure and believe that there is just not enough time in the day to complete everything they wish to, whether that be studying for exams, or completing assignments. In some cases the condition of procrastination is self-induced but for others the struggle to stay focused is a real medical ordeal. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD

among study volunteers with no attention difficulties. There is much uncertainty about their effectiveness due to dosage issues, individual differences, expectancy of the effect, and type of task. Thus, it is unlikely that these drugs can improve academic performance in the long run” (Arria). Dr. Arria also explained that students who also abuse cannabis also with excessive drinking will play a role in the effect on the medication taken, students are most common to take Adderall or Ritalin. These