Common Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms
What Adderall Withdrawal Feels Like
In a recent New York Times article, author Kate Miller described what quitting Adderall cold turkey and her subsequent Adderall withdrawal symptoms felt like: (more…)
Adderall Information
Information About Adderall and Addiction to Adderall
Facts About Adderall
What Is Adderall?
Adderall is the brand name given to a prescription drug most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADD in children and adults.
The active ingredients in Adderall include the salts of two well-known psycho-stimulants, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.
Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant, along with other types of amphetamines including methamphetamine (‘crystal meth’). The drug works by increasing the level of dopamine in the brain, which helps people suffering from ADHD calm down and maintain focus on their environment and/or their task at-hand.
This 3-minute video explains where Adderall came from and what it does to your body:
There are two forms of the drug sold today: (more…)
8 Unmistakable Signs of Adderall Addiction
“The Truth About My Adderall Addiction”
Last December, Ruthie Freidlander wrote an excellent autobiographical article for Elle magazine that explained how an Adderall addiction crept up on her and eventually consumed her life.
Here’s how Ms. Friedlander explains the thought process that led to her full-on addiction:
Adderall Side Effects For People Who Don’t Need It
Is Adderall Safe For People Who Don’t Need to Take It?
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If you don’t really need to take it, Adderall side effects can be very serious, because it is technically an amphetamine, a dangerous type of drug for anyone to abuse.
Although very rare, an overdose of Adderall can cause cardiac issues, stroke and death. (more…)