SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Not everyone that takes Adderall will become addicted; however, there is a noted risk for addiction among those who take this drug," Kevin L. of TheRecover.com said. This should be of great concern, as not only are millions of people taking Adderall, but many of those prescribed Adderall are children who are taking the drug for ADHD. In short, Adderall is potentially addictive due to the fact that it is a psychostimulant. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are the two active ingredients. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are both stimulants. It is believed that they influence neurotransmitters in the brain.
As a drug that stimulates the mind, Adderall can rather be dangerous for anyone that takes it. Some signs of Adderall abuse effects include but are not limited to: convulsions, paranoia, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea, insomnia, hallucinations, etc.
Who Gets Addicted to Adderall?
The first point that needs to be addressed is that anyone can get addicted to the drug, as it is a psychostimulant. Secondly, taking the drug for longer periods of time could also increase the changes of dependency. Once again, there are 14 million adults taking Adderall in the United States, but there are also many children taking it as well. Clearly, this fact means that many of those who become addicted to Adderall will be children and teens. In recent years there’s been an increase of addiction cases among college students trying to maintain long hours of focus preparing for their exams, leading to dependency of Adderall. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 6.4 percent of college students between the ages of 18 and 22 have used Adderall in a recreational way. Along with this, a correlation has been found between participation in binge drinking and Adderall abuse, with 89.5 percent of students who reported abusing Adderall also involved in binge drinking. Additionally, it is unclear as to whether or not Adderall actually improves ADHD symptoms in children. If it does, it remains unknown how much, as more studies need to be conducted. Research does seem to point, however, to amphetamine mixed salts helping adults with ADHD, but more definitive studies are needed.
This fact, combined with the fact that the drug is often prescribed for long periods of time, means that those taking it may indeed become addicted and end up experiencing withdrawal symptoms as a result if they ever attempt to stop taking this medication. While these symptoms don’t typically come with any kind of medical complications, they tend to be uncomfortable and disruptive experiences. Individuals who stop taking Adderall can expect to encounter issues including anxiety, depression, fatigue, cravings, paranoia and insomnia. Slow reflexes are also a common complaint among those seeking to curb their addition. When Adderall has been taken in higher doses, these side effects can be more severe. In some cases, stimulant withdrawal can even cause psychosis.
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Author: Kevin Leonard
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