Stimulant

Stimulant Side Effects: Stimulants are the most common prescribed medication. They cause a boost in concentration and attention. However they also cause a high blood pressure which can have long term risks, regular headaches, and stomach pains. They also cause loss of appetite and eating disorders. In some cases, insomnia is also caused as until the dose is gotten at the right times, the effect of the stimulant does not wear off even when it is past sleeping time. Non-Stimulant Side Effects-…

This particular blend of drugs can cause the brain to fall asleep, faltering the capacity of the heart and lung function. (Davis, 2008) Oxycodone ~ Depressant, trade names: OxyContin, Percodan Hydrocodone ~ Stimulant, trade name (combined with acetaminophen): Vicodin Diazepam ~ Stimulant, trade name:…

psychiatric illness among children and adolescents (Stolzer, 2012, p. 5). According to Vitiello et al. (2015), this disorder is typically first diagnosed and treated once the child enters elementary school. Most of these children are prescribed stimulant medication such as, Ritalin and Adderall, to help cope with the struggles of this disorder. According to the DSM-5 manual (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), the diagnosis criterion for ADHD include inattention,…

Outtline Title: An Overmedicated Society Thesis: Children are being overmedicated with stimulants as a supposed treatment for ADHD. I. Intro: A. Introduction: A review about the when was ADHD diagnosis defined, consecuetly the use of stimulants to threat it is also revised. B. Thesis: Children are being overmedicated with stimulants as a supposed treatment for ADHD. II. What are the physiological and psychological consequences of overmedication? A. The development of the brain is altered when…

many factors such as stress, school course workload, curiosity, and peer pressure. The most common drugs used for these cases are alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications and over the counter drugs. Adderall is one of the most common abused stimulant. The medical use of Adderall is to effectively treat symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and the non-medical use of Adderall on college campuses has led to an unfair advantage in academic studies. With more undergraduate…

High doses of some stimulants repeatedly over a short period of time can lead to hostility or feelings of paranoia in some people. Although amphetamine and methamphetamine are considered to be similar in some ways, when it comes to side effects. they are different. Side effects of amphetamine may include: bladder pain, bloody or cloudy urine, difficult, burning, or painful urination, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse, frequent urge to urinate, and lower back or side pain. From the…

greater risk for misusing stimulants. Because stimulants increase wakefulness, suppress appetite and increase focus and attention, they are often abused for weight loss or performance improvement, also being used for recreational purposes. Studies show that adults who’ve been prescribed stimulants as children haven’t had any increase in substance use or abuse patterns. Though, adults and adolescents that start stimulants for ADHD are more prone to the abuse of their stimulants than those…

treatment for ADHD is medicine. Most medications for ADHD are separated into stimulant and non-stimulant (Sanders et al.). The medication that treats it is called Adderall which is a stimulant (Sanders et al.). Most of the people that have ADHD will be treated with stimulant medication. Almost seventy seven percent to ninety percent will take the stimulant over the non-stimulant (Sanders et al.). Studies have shown that the stimulant medication is favored more because it shows improvement in…

Some examples of non stimulants are: Atomoxetine, Clonidine, and Guanfacine. These non stimulants also work as good as the stimulants. However, these non stimulants might take longer to start working but can also improve attention, focus, and impulsivity in a person with ADHD. Amphetamines are used as stimulants for ADHD. Some common brands names are: Adderall, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, and Vyvanse. These medications…

categories, stimulant and non-stimulant medications (Martinez-Raga, Knecht, Szerman & Martinez, 2013). There are no hidden dangers associated with ADHD patients taking pharmacological for…