Adderall
According to, CCHR International who cites (VONA) that in 2014, 121 5086 people in the United States from age 13 to 24, was prescribed Adderall. Adderall is a prescription stimulant for the central nerve system used to treat children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is an increasing condition that's characterized by impulsive behavior, inattention, and hyperactivity (Marks, 2016). Despite that Adderall is an over the counter prescription drug intentionally used to treat those with ADHD, the number of students misusing and abusing it, is rapidly and dangerously increasing over the years.
There are some benefits to taking Adderall. For example, treating those with ADHD. ADHD is now the second most frequent long-term diagnosis made in children, narrowly trailing asthma, according to New York Times who cites (C.D.C. data). Adderall is purposely used for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to keep them focused and concentrated. It is one of the few …show more content…
They tend to use it to improve focus and to stay alert while trying to cram in homework/studying and to use them as “study aids”. (Lakhan, 2012) says, “Given the widespread belief that stimulants enhance performance, there are in fact only a few studies reporting the cognitive enhancing effects of stimulants in ADHD and non affected individuals”. Therefor, Aderall is known for enhancing your alertness, but there are only a few studies that can prove it works. It is also known to be extremly addictive, which can effect your future and change your life for ever. Studies show the stimulant usage tends to increase at the end of the year when students are in the final stages of getting your mark up and wanting as much studying as you can in. Students think adderall is a “safe drug” because it is prescribed, but when misusing it, it may have serious, and even life threatening side
According to, CCHR International who cites (VONA) that in 2014, 121 5086 people in the United States from age 13 to 24, was prescribed Adderall. Adderall is a prescription stimulant for the central nerve system used to treat children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is an increasing condition that's characterized by impulsive behavior, inattention, and hyperactivity (Marks, 2016). Despite that Adderall is an over the counter prescription drug intentionally used to treat those with ADHD, the number of students misusing and abusing it, is rapidly and dangerously increasing over the years.
There are some benefits to taking Adderall. For example, treating those with ADHD. ADHD is now the second most frequent long-term diagnosis made in children, narrowly trailing asthma, according to New York Times who cites (C.D.C. data). Adderall is purposely used for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to keep them focused and concentrated. It is one of the few …show more content…
They tend to use it to improve focus and to stay alert while trying to cram in homework/studying and to use them as “study aids”. (Lakhan, 2012) says, “Given the widespread belief that stimulants enhance performance, there are in fact only a few studies reporting the cognitive enhancing effects of stimulants in ADHD and non affected individuals”. Therefor, Aderall is known for enhancing your alertness, but there are only a few studies that can prove it works. It is also known to be extremly addictive, which can effect your future and change your life for ever. Studies show the stimulant usage tends to increase at the end of the year when students are in the final stages of getting your mark up and wanting as much studying as you can in. Students think adderall is a “safe drug” because it is prescribed, but when misusing it, it may have serious, and even life threatening side