Adderall

Let’s face it. The current treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is far from ideal. When medications for ADHD became available, parents were happy that their adolescents would finally be able to live a normal, social life. Although the treatments for ADHD help some adolescents, they can also be problematic. Adolescents with ADD/ADHD should not have to take medication for it. Medications for ADHD often have unwanted side effects, are often abused by teenagers and young adults,…

still in my seat. My teacher, noticing this, told my mom, who then took me to see a doctor. My doctor said that I had ADHD. So they gave me medicine to calm me before I went to school. Now, as a junior in high school, I take three different types of Adderall every school day; two…

from the Norfolk Court Service Unit, Angelo has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder. Angelo has received medication in the past for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but he discontinued taking Adderall because of side effects. Angelo told his probation officer at the time that the medication made him fell “stunned and very robotic.” Angelo has shown no indications of homicidal ideation and no indications of suicidal thoughts. There have been…

Presenting Problem: Pt is an 14 y/o African American male that presented to NNBHC accompanied by his mother with SI. Pt states that he currently has SI with a plan to overdose. Pt states recent suicidal attempt was 10/18/15 of overdose of medication of unknown pills; approximately 5 pills. Pt states he has been feeling depressed, and does not know why. Per report from mother the pt was detained in Newport News detention facility for 14 days, which he ran out of Concerta. She states his…

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a lifelong, persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development across time and setting (ADDA, 1). It is also called Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). They are both considered the same, but have differences as well. Many things contribute to Attention Deficit Disorder such as: family medical history, injuries, and other previously known disorders. In the Middle Ages demonic possession…

the increase of anxiety, as well as disrupt sleeping patterns eventually leading to insomnia. For future substance use Aaliyah might resort to the use of amphetamines to stay focused on her school work. Some examples of these amphetamines would be Adderall, or Concerta. She may also have to start using blood pressure medication to regulate her blood pressure. She may also have to use sleep aids to regulate her sleeping…

Educational Autobiography Education before college was a real rollercoaster for me. First I went to an elementary school in a suburb of D.C.. Not much stood out to me but I enjoyed playing sports and hanging out with my friends. Had an adjunct math teacher learning math that was way too hard for a 10 year old and that ruined math for me for a couple years but eventually I bounced back. After what I would call a pretty standard public elementary schooling I moved onto middle school. In…

undergo further psychological evaluation to determine if its is just ADHD or if it is a combination of ADHD and other mental issues. There are a couple medicines to treat ADHD. Three of the common treatments are , antidepressants, stimulants, and Adderall. Adderall is a stimulant and changes neurotransmitters in the brain, to improve the functioning of the kids with the ADHD (IJOCE,…

In the article “Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance” by Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mednler the authors start by discussing how schools should not use the zero tolerance policy with every student. The Zero tolerance policy was first originally established to help improve safety in schools. This can be done by making sure that all children regardless of their age, race, athletic ability, and or parental influence. The authors explain how the schools used this as an excuse to treat all the…

Intoxication is part of our culture and how many people deal with life and become more social. People like to get messed up and party. Users on the street are all too familiar with methamphetamines. Street users will know the medically prescribed name’s methamphetamines are referred to and they know the street slang names referred to by dealers and addicts looking to find “Tina”. When these slang names are spoken of on the street it will peak the users interest every time another high is…