...HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ADDERALL XR safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ADDERALL XR. ADDERALL XR® (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product) dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, amphetamine sulfate capsules, CII Initial U.S. Approval: 2001 WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning • Amphetamines have a high potential for abuse; prolonged administration may lead to dependence. (9) • Misuse of amphetamines may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse reactions. -----RECENT MAJOR CHANGES----Warnings and Precautions (5.5) 6/2013 -----INDICATIONS AND USAGE----ADDERALL XR, a CNS stimulant, is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (1) • Children (ages 6-12): Efficacy was established in one 3-week outpatient, controlled trial and one analogue classroom, controlled trial in children with ADHD. (14) • Adolescents (ages 13-17): Efficacy was established in one 4-week controlled trial in adolescents with ADHD. (14) • Adults: Efficacy was established in one 4-week controlled trial in adults with ADHD. (14) -----DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION----• Pediatric patients (ages 6-17): 10 mg once daily in the morning. The maximum dose for children 6-12 is 30 mg once daily. (2.1, 2.2, 2.3) • Adults: 20 mg once daily...
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...Head: ADDERALL ABUSE Adderall Abuse Adderall Abuse In today’s society, the use of stimulants or otherwise known as cognitive enhancers is becoming a popular source for students as an alternate study aid. After long-nights of massive reading, deadlines and countless responsibilities, students with feelings of frustration and anxiety are using legitimate drugs for a “quick fix” i.e., Adderall to help enhance concentration. Adderall is becoming a popular study aid for students. Most students are unaware of Adderral’s potential dangers that can lead a student into a mental and physical nightmare. Stimulants, such as Adderall are commonly prescribed medications for people diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Individuals diagnosed with ADD, have symptoms known as an inattention or mind-wandering symptom. Adderall is an effective drug used with a combination of amphetamine compounds that covers a broad range of attention deficit disorder symptoms. Volkow (2009) stated that these stimulants are a single-entity amphetamine product combining the neutral sulfate salts of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine that will help increase energy and release endorphins for feelings of excitement. Students with ADD find stimulants useful in times of stress especially when faced with deadlines during midterms or finals. Some students say Adderall helps...
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...Samantha Bedore 04/23/2016 The Dangers of Adderall Abuse Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder that is usually diagnosed during childhood and continues throughout adulthood. ADHD is treatable through behavior modification therapy and medication. There have been various drugs manufactured for people that have been diagnosed with ADHD such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Dexedrine. Adderall is used to help people diagnosed with ADHD have better concentration, memory, organization, and self-esteem by stimulating the production of dopamine (Moore, 2014). There is a rising trend among adolescents with abusing Adderall; which is the most prescribed ADHD medication. When taken correctly, Adderall can greatly benefit people with ADHD control their symptoms, but when abused can lead to substance abuse, cardiovascular problems, and sudden death. Prescription drugs should be taken responsibly and only by the person that they are prescribed to. Even though the trend among young people is to abuse Adderall, when taken incorrectly and by the wrong people, Adderall can lead to having substance abuse problems. According to Moore, The DEA labels Adderall as a Schedule-II substance because it has addictive qualities that lead to physical dependency, mental dependency, and abuse (Moore, 2014). Physical dependency is when a person is so addicted to a drug that if they do not have it then they cannot function. Mental dependency is when a person is so addicted to a drug...
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...Cheaters?” David Sack criticizes the new phenomenon study drugs. He comes up with different opinions about the subject and discusses whether it’s the right or wrong solution for the students aiming for attending the most popular universities after graduating. The phenomenon ‘study drugs’ is a result of “a nation obsessed with winning” (p. 1, l. 1). All parents want the best for their children; so that they are prepared in the best way possible to get the job they wish for when they have finished school. We all know the performance enhancing drug steroid which is used in sports. But it’s not only in sports there is the need of performance enhancing drugs. To be able to stay competitive in school it’s not unusual to use the prescription drug Adderall. The drug is meant as a treatment of persons who have ADHD. But college students take it too as a shortcut to success. But “We tell young people, “Don’t use drugs”, but our beliefs and actions encourage them to win at all costs” (p. 1, l. 15-16). So we have to consider what signals we send to our children, so that drugs won’t be the only way to achieve goals. One of the scariest facts is that “young people are less likely to view study drugs as cheating than steroid use in sports” (p. 1, l. 21-21). This method is both illegal and cheating – but these students are...
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...Adderall Is Not The Way To Go Margaret Talbot exposes the “underground world of neuroenhancing drugs” in her article entitled “Brain Gain”. Talbot discusses the new craze in taking cognitive enhancers such as Adderall and Ritalin to boost success rates in both academic settings and professional environments. Normally, medications such as Adderall and Ritalin are prescribed solely to patients who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (A.D.H.D), but today more and more people are finding ways to elicit these drugs. In her research to uncover the truth about cognitive enhancers, Talbot meets a young history major at Harvard named Alex, who admits to consuming vast amounts of Adderall in his academic career. The article holds truth that today’s society has become obsessed with a demand for overnight success and will resort to any means in order to obtain their desired results, no matter how detrimental it may be to one’s health. With that said, the illegal consumption of cognitive enhancers might be able to produce successful results in a limited amount of time, but only with the consequences of negative outcomes. Adderall is not a safe drug for anyone to consume without a doctors prescription. When used as an off label drug, it doesn’t have the approval of either the drug manufacturer or the Food Drug Administration. Therefore, it is not safe for the public to use an off label drug. It is the Food and Drug Administration’s job to approve...
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...Could the abuse of medicine prescribed to help treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) be compared with the use of illegal substances used to improve athletic performance, such as anabolic steroids? Some say no; however if the two situations are looked at more closely, both anabolic steroids and prescription stimulants are substances used to aid and assist in a particular activity or task. As the Center of Disease Control (CDC) states, anabolic steroids aid in the production and repair of muscle tissue at a quicker rate than our own body can actually perform (reference). On the other hand, prescription stimulants assist in helping the individual concentrate on the issue at hand, blocking out any distractions. Although the two are both a form of aid in the performance of an individual, prescription stimulants remain more accepted among our culture (Dodge, Williams, Marzell, & Turrisi, 2012). Taking anabolic steroids and prescription stimulants without being prescribed these medications are both ways of abusing a substance. More importantly, they are two examples of substance abuse that are also considered a form of cheating in both athletics and academics, correspondingly. Some think that using either one of these substances constitutes cheating, but somehow our culture does not view stimulants in an academic context as cheating. Perhaps it is the outcome of the two actions. Using substances to improve one’s athletic ability results in only one win. Thus if...
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...against students who do not use smart drugs. What makes using Adderall a bad thing? Well, along with all other drugs, Adderall has many side effects. Some of these include; weight loss, loss of appetite, dizziness, and nervousness. When deciding to take Adderall, the consumer should be informed of the do's and don'ts to prevent these harsh side effects. When using this drug properly, it can make a college students learning career more smooth and effective when it comes to retaining information. What makes using Adderall a good thing? Students become more alert and focused on school work when taking Adderall. It also makes studying a lot easier and allows the brain to retain more information that will be needed on test day. In my opinion, I feel smart drugs, such as Adderall, should be admitted to college students across the U.S. I feel if more students could have legal access to using Adderall, it could make their college learning experience more beneficial. In a recent survey conducted by me, I took the time to survey a total of 35...
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...Adderall use as a study drug in the Treasure Valley David Gerrold said, “Life is hard and then you die.” But before the inevitable happens, we all try to find an advantage over our competition in an attempt to make a hard life a little easier to bear. While many use legitimate methods to achieve this, an increasing number of University students in the Treasure Valley are using illicit study drugs, especially Adderall. Adderall is a brain stimulant doctors use to treat disorders such as ADHD. However, many students are using the drug because it makes them focus on their schoolwork for longer periods of time without the need to sleep. Its side effects include dizziness, tremors, fear and anxiety, but students feel the inherent risks as worthwhile....
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...the overloaded assignment schedules. The misuse of prescription drugs, such as Adderall, has provided some college students the edge over others. Being a full-time college student and employee, I feel the full effect of an overloaded work schedule. I have often thought about ways to overcome heavy workloads and the misuse of Adderall passes through my mind. However, before we go any further, we must define Adderall. Adderall is a prescription drug that is prescribed to individuals that suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or better known as ADHD. Through my years of college, I’ve heard various rumors that Adderall aids in productivity. Some of these rumors include; Adderall can make one remain focused on the task at hand; Adderall can prevent one from becoming tired, therefore giving one the ability to stay awake and...
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...1. The drug I am researching is Adderall. According to an article from drug-forum.com, Adderall was first introduced by the British pharmaceutical manufacturer Shire group. Adderall was originally used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; it is a human made drug. According to google, some side effects of Adderall are trouble sleeping, headache, restlessness, dry mouth, false sense of well-being, feeling of throwing up, nervous, loss of appetite, and easily angered or annoyed. Some street names for adderall are: eye openers, speed, uppers, and pick me ups. 2. Adderall acts as a central nervous system stimulant that can improve symptoms of ADHD; it increases concentration and decreases impulsiveness. Some symptoms...
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...For my research paper my topic is Stress in Schools, but how stress in schools are related to Adderall. When thinking of the problems that warrant this topic I think of the death, dropout, and addiction rates. Due to school stress most students turn to drugs such as the “study drug” known as Adderall many students use this drug in order to focus more and get better grades. I have described what Adderall is and each of my research questions as the heading using primary and secondary sources along with my findings. What is Adderall According to an article What Is Adderall (Adderall XR) from Everyday Health, Adderall is the brand name of a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults and narcolepsy....
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...Main Ideas Over the last decade, cognitive enhancing prescription drug usage among college students has risen dramatically. Cognitive enhancing drugs like Adderall, are used to treat patients with attention hyperactive deficient disorder. There had been other studies on the effect of cognitive enhancing drugs on creativity, but each study contradicted another study done before it. So, authors Martha J. Farah, Caroline Haimm, Geena Sankoorikal, and Anjan Chatterjee decided to conduct an experimental study into the effects of cognitive enhancing drugs on creativity. Research Method The research method used in this study was experimental. More specifically, the researchers used a method called a double-blind placebo-controlled study. The advantages of an experimental study is that the researchers can control certain variables within the control group. The controlling of variables allow the researchers to draw conclusion on the cause and effects of the study. A double-blind placebo-controlled study follow a strict set of procedures that enable researchers and peers to conclude that the data collect is accurate and reliable. In this form of study, neither party knows which individuals will be receiving the drug and who won’t be. The researchers took sixteen individuals, four men and twelve were women, all between the ages of twenty one and thirty. Researchers made sure that known of the individuals in the study had a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders....
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...The Effects of Adderall During Exercise In modern society where most people have trouble concentrating, there is a group of people that are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although the drug is intended to help students and adults complete daily tasks, it has been recently been discovered to enhance physical performance during exercise. Although there is a lot more room for research, fatigue is the main physical aspect that Adderall is used to combat. Scientists are still running tests to learn more about the effects of Adderall on different aspects of the body. The purpose of the drug is to release dopamine because ADD/ADHD is caused from a lack of dopamine. Adderall also affects multiple body systems such as the digestive system, central nervous system, and circulatory system. The development of Adderall has caused professional sports leagues to set guidelines in the use of the drug during competition and training. Research is still developing around the full affect of Adderall during exercise but there is strong evidence to prove the enhancement of performance. Adderall is a common stimulant that when used properly treats ADHD/ADD in adults and children. The neurobehavioral disorder is more common in the youth, affecting between 3%-7% of school-aged children. ADD/ADHD can result in delayed learning ability, compromised academic success, and suspended maturation if not treated. Adderall is an amphetamine...
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...No one outside of economists and financial philosophers predicted nor expected a financial crisis during 2008, the same year the Lehman Brothers Holding collapsed. As Americans, we are known to begin pointing fingers as the situation deteriorates and the U.S. State has come to quite a few conclusions as to who is rightfully at fault, although everything that occurs should be considered as a chain cycle rather than specific factors. Three common “narratives” as told to us by the six members of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission created by the Congress to investigate the causes of the financial crisis states that the financial crisis was as a result of “poor U.S. policy and supervision” (Hennessey, Holtz-Eakin), Wall Street’s influence in Washington, and having government intervention in the housing market. On the other hand, many economists including John Geanakoplos invented something called “The Leverage Cycle” which quite frankly, can simply explain the downfall of the United States’ financial crisis. The Leverage Cycle focuses on the causes and effects of each economic step and process and the outcome it produces. To start the cycle, banks are required to approve loans and they require collateral as a safety precaution for the debt which on average is the house. Because of the high pricing within the housing market, banks found other ways to receive and stretch collateral, using methods such as “double-duty” and lending against collaterals. Eventually, this leads...
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...The selected WWYD video for analysis is the Teens pressure friend to abuse Adderall. This video shows a staged act by two friends; Dominick and Lucas, at a restaurant in New Jersey where they are trying to convince their female friend, Ariane who like them is also an actor, to take Adderall. This analysis hopes to answer the question of what ethical action would I take if I were in the restaurant. Would I do nothing, while I watch the friends pressure Ariane into taking Adderall or confront Dominick and Lucas for deceiving their friend into taking Adderall or advise the lady to avoid taking it, In identifying the facts in this scenario, Dominick and Lucas are seen pressuring Ariane into taking Adderall with beer. Dominick can be seen convincing her to take the prescription drug because it is the best intoxicating drug out there. The friends expressed surprise that Ariane has never taken the drug as Lucas is seen telling Ariane that Adderall is better consumed with a beer or three. Ariane expresses reluctance to use but her friends pressed her even more to take it. While watching the situation unravel, I am faced with some options before deciding on the best course of action. One option would be to do nothing since I do not know who they are. Another option will be to...
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