A number of students experiment on prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs to help boost their mental ability and creativity. Adderall, a drug used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is the most common drug being used. The drug is said to stimulate bodily functions such as time management, persistence and problem solving which are uncommon for patients with ADHD. The increase in the brain activity is due to the increase in the dopamine and norepinephrine levels. These drugs were even tabbed as ‘academic steroids’ since they invigorate the mind to keep working even without sleep or rest.
Adderrall, Ritalin, Concerta, and other related drugs are formulated to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and are not for persons without ADHD. Regulated drugs are ideally accessed through the use of a medical prescription. It is alarming that this drug is easily accessible even without prescription.
Those who had been taking Adderall admitted that they have to increase the intake amount to maintain the effect of the drug. Ingestion higher than regular amounts, though, will cause paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, nervousness, dizziness, formication and rapid heart rates.
Addiction to Adderall and similar study drugs is brought about by the desire to improve grades in school. In reality, psycho-stimulant drugs do not improve grades. Discipline and hard work will.
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