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Adderall Use Among Students And How To Prevent It

April 4, 2019June 17, 2019
by Gavin Dixon

Everyone has an image of a drug abuser in their head, every step of the way. Don’t deny it. When it comes to a student who abuses drugs like Adderall, then you may be picturing a kid who doesn’t care about school and has attitude issues. That just isn’t the case.

The first thing you need to realize is that anyone can suffer from Adderall abuse across all walks of life. Yes, even your own perfect child. Prescription drug abuse has no rules to who it affects. Read more “Adderall Use Among Students And How To Prevent It” →

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Could Adderall Start A New Opioid Crisis?

March 22, 2019April 2, 2019
by Gavin Dixon

Adderall is a prescription stimulant drug that is prescribed to treat people with ADHD. While ADHD is often associated with children, adults can also be diagnosed with ADHD. There is also a growing trend of people who do not have ADHD abusing Adderall and other stimulant drugs to improve performance at school, work, or athletics. It is particularly popular on college campuses amongst students using the drug to stay up late and study, or even using it as a substitute for illegal party drugs like cocaine and ecstasy. The opioid crisis has received a lot of attention from the media and society, but the prescription stimulant crisis is spreading and could soon catch up to the opioid crisis in scope and damage. Read more “Could Adderall Start A New Opioid Crisis?” →

Side Effects of Adderall

Dangers and Side Effects of Adderall

February 8, 2019March 15, 2019
by Gavin Dixon

Adderall is an amphetamine prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Narcolepsy. Due to its stimulating effects, Adderall is a commonly abused drug especially among students and some results-driven professionals.

Adderall can be a highly addictive and dangerous drug to those who abuse it. It can easily result in psychological and physiological dependence. Once a user develops tolerance, the user will require higher doses to attain the same high. Read more “Dangers and Side Effects of Adderall” →

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Adderall and Meth: Similarities and Differences

February 7, 2019March 15, 2019
by Gavin Dixon

The abuse of Adderall has shot in the recent past. Adderall is famous for its ability to help one focus and remain awake for long hours.

This abuse has opened discussions that compare Adderall to Meth since the two have similar effects on the abuser.

The main area of concern is that while meth is illegal and easily features in debates on drug abuse and addiction, Adderall does not. Understanding the similarities and variances between Adderall and Meth may give way forward. Read more “Adderall and Meth: Similarities and Differences” →

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Signs and Symptoms of Adderall Abuse

February 5, 2019March 15, 2019
by Gavin Dixon

Though Adderall abuse is common, it requires a keen eye to identify behaviors that could point to illicit Adderall use.

Here are signs and symptoms of Adderall abuse.

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An Adderall addict requires high volumes to sustain the addiction. Since Adderall is a prescription medicine, an Adderall user is likely to go to various doctors to get prescriptions. The user will, in turn, visit multiple pharmacies to purchase his/her large orders without being detected. Read more “Signs and Symptoms of Adderall Abuse” →

Adderall Use Among Students And How To Prevent It

Could Adderall Start A New Opioid Crisis?

Dangers and Side Effects of Adderall

Adderall and Meth: Similarities and Differences

Signs and Symptoms of Adderall Abuse

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