My little brother, Ethan, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was 7 years old. Today, at age 17, he is still very hyper and has a hard time focusing on anything for longer than 10 minutes when he doesn’t take his medicine. Because he is still in high school, this is a really big deal for him. From the time Ethan was diagnosed at age 7 until he was about 14 he was switched between quite a few medications, all meant to help him focus and perform better. But like most doctors do, his doctor started with Adderall.
Adderall is the most commonly used and most recognizable prescription drug for treating ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder). However, this drug is also one of the leading misused and over prescribed drugs in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “the classes of prescription drugs most commonly abused are: opioid pain relievers . . . and stimulants for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), such as Adderall, Concerta, or Ritalin . . .” (DrugFacts). My sister’s biological father, Eddie, is a recovering drug addict and is currently working through rehabilitation. He travels with his rehab group telling the story of his addiction and warning children, …show more content…
Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. According to Drugs.com, these chemicals are “central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control” (Adderall). All Adderall misusers are not necessarily your everyday drug addict. Not all of them are using illegal drugs, living in the street, begging for money and food, or even in need of extra cash or food. Many of these users are college
Adderall is the most commonly used and most recognizable prescription drug for treating ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder). However, this drug is also one of the leading misused and over prescribed drugs in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “the classes of prescription drugs most commonly abused are: opioid pain relievers . . . and stimulants for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), such as Adderall, Concerta, or Ritalin . . .” (DrugFacts). My sister’s biological father, Eddie, is a recovering drug addict and is currently working through rehabilitation. He travels with his rehab group telling the story of his addiction and warning children, …show more content…
Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. According to Drugs.com, these chemicals are “central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control” (Adderall). All Adderall misusers are not necessarily your everyday drug addict. Not all of them are using illegal drugs, living in the street, begging for money and food, or even in need of extra cash or food. Many of these users are college