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    “What is Adderall?” or “What does Adderall do to a person?”. Now upon answering the question was your answer just what Adderall was. Mentally, did you mention any of the negative side effects of taking the drug? Probably not. Now ask yourself why did you not think of the negatives of the drug? A medication commonly used to treat ADHD is Adderall, and Adderall is a drug used to increase a person’s ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. Adderall changes

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    While Adderall withdrawal is more likely when someone takes higher doses of the drug, it can happen to anyone. This brand name drug is a blend of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Medically, it is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), hyperactivity and narcolepsy. Even if the Adderall was prescribed by a doctor, it can still lead to Adderall withdrawal symptoms. Over time, the body and mind become used to having Adderall present. When someone suddenly stops using, they

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    prescribe him “Adderall”. Adderall belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants; it can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems, as well as help with lifting up the mood. Adderall is quickly becoming a physician favorite for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder in children. If parents must choice a prescription ADHD medication, Adderall and Adderall XR is generally a better choice for many reasons. Adderall last about six hours

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    Adderall is a form of amphetamine, legally used in a limited number of countries, primarily the United States and Canada, for the treatment of: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is available in 2 forms: instant release and extended release. Both forms are suitable for the treatment for ADHD. When used for short periods as prescribed by a physician, Adderall has the positive effect of counteracting symptoms of ADHD. This happens by: Increasing the availability of certain neurotransmitters

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    Dextroamphetamine, better known as adderall. Adderall is considered to be a controversial drug because some people feel like they need it more than what they actually do. Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But some people feel that they need it to help them stay focused to get a job done. Some people use adderall for things like staying up all night to work on a project or to study for a test, or just for recreational use. Adderall is used to treat attention deficit

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    amphetamine salts known as Adderall. Adderall was created to treat patients suffering from Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It taps into the parts of their brain that control hyperactivity and impulses, intending to improve attention and focus. It brings people with ADHD down to a baseline level that healthy people like you and I are on on a regular basis. Meanwhile, it has the opposite effect on someone who does not suffer from ADHD. When a healthy person takes Adderall, the brain ends up

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    Adderall is prescription drug that is a derivative of two forms of Amphetamine: l-amphetamines and d-amphetamines, the latter being the larger portion (makes up 75%) as well as the more potent of the two [6]. Amphetamine (then called Benzedrine ) was first synthesized in the early 1900’s through a serendipitous discovery while searching for a cheaper substitute of another drug called ephedrine. The chemist who discovered this new drug, G.A Alles, then conducted experiments and found that this new

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    One reason is that Adderall literally consists of amphetamines, so it definitely has abuse and addiction potential. Amphetamines are chemically similar to methamphetamine, which is the main ingredient in a street drug named crystal math (Hart). We all know that crystal meth is highly addictive and ruined many lives. Since, when have you heard about anything positive resulting from abusers of crystal meth? If considering chasing the euphoria as a positive, then please ask the meth users about their

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    medications used to treat ADD and ADHD are Vyvanse and Adderall. Both of these medications are stimulant medications, which by definition from The Encyclopedia means, “Stimulant [medication is] any drug that excites any bodily function, but more specifically those that stimulate the brain and central nervous system. Stimulants induce alertness, elevated mood, wakefulness,

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    responsible person. Now most teens start or have been playing sports. Not only can these drugs be used to control ADHD they can also be used to improve academic and athletic performances and not even with a prescription. There is a drug called Ritalin and Adderall that is generally used to treat ADHD. *Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulate. Originally the drug wad used for to treat sleep disorders, chronic fatigue, and depression. When a teen takes this drug, they can focus and remind their academics

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