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Many people confuse Methamphetamine (Meth) with Amphetamine (Adderall) because of the very similar names. However, these two drugs are very different, even though their names and chemical compositions are similar.

Amphetamine is a schedule II drug, meaning that it is highly addictive and dangerous, yet it can still be used for medical purposes. In this case, Adderall is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity because of its psychostimulants properties.

Methamphetamine is also a schedule II drug, however, it is different because it has been methylated (twice), which makes it more addictive and strong. It also has less medical use, compared to amphetamine.

“What’s the Difference Between Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.” Drugrehab.us, www.drugrehab.us/news/whats-difference-amphetamine-methamphetamine/. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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Signs that the user is addicted to Adderall.

The user...

increases the dosage in order to feel the effects of the drug.

continues to use/abuse the drug even after learning/knowing the dangers of Adderall.

must take Adderall in order to work (cannot do without it).

spends large amounts of money to purchase the drug, even if the user can not afford it.

“Adderall Addiction and Abuse.” Addiction Center, 2 Feb. 2018, www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/. Accessed 16 May 2018.

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Adderall (amphetamines) are synthetic drugs (because they are not naturally occurring) and they were first manufactured in the 1930s to help patients with respiratory issues.

When the drug was marketed, it was seen as a "wonder drug", however, they had no knowledge about how addictive the drug could be.

In 1935, the drug was used as a treatment for narcolepsy and fatigue, which led to college students using the drug (because of homework and studying).

Two years later, amphetamine was used to treat ADHD because of the property that helps with alertness (still used for ADHD today). This lead to the use of Adderall by soldiers during World War II.

In the 1960s, "speed freaks", users who started to melt the drug in order to inject it into their veins, caused the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) to be passed, which removed amphetamine from the over the counter market to prescriptions.

Despite the CSA, Adderall production continued through the black market in the 1990s.

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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Yes because...

Adderall has the ability to make the users focus and stay awake for longer periods of time. This is appealing to high school and college students because of the homework and studying the students have to do during the day.

Teens with eating disorders may misuse the drug because it is known to curb their appetites, which is appealing to people who struggle with these disorders.

Helps with staying energized (for athletic performance)

“Adderall Addiction and Abuse.” Addiction Center, 2 Feb. 2018, www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/. Accessed 16 May 2018.

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Adderall, when not used for medicinal or legal use, can have harmful effects on the user

Adderall produces abnormal levels of dopamine in the brain, which causes the user to return to the drug (possibly repeatedly) to feel the euphoria again

Adderall has been seen to have similar effects to cocaine

Users start to...

Isolate friends and family because of the increase in paranoia

Hallucinate (hallucinations become more prevalent)

Become psychotic (even only after a week of using Adderall)

Abuse of Adderall correlates to crimes, homicides, and suicides (made by the abuser)

Babies that are born to mothers that are Adderall users have a risk of premature delivery and low birth weight. The infant may also have withdrawal symptoms after they are born because the mother used Adderall

Other effects of Adderall after long term and short term use (not as hazardous, but still harmful to the user)

sense of judgment is weakened

suppress appetite

acute loss of weight

aches in the body

“Adderall Addiction and Abuse.” Addiction Center, 2 Feb. 2018, www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/. Accessed 16 May 2018.

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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Stimulates the nervous system

Delivers feeling of euphoria (intense happiness)

Relieves fatigue

Increases level of alertness

Boosts emotions and aggression

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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The desired effects of Adderall are perfect to treat (why Adderall is prescribed to patients):

Narcolepsy

A sleeping disorder that makes the person have sudden, periodic sleepiness during the day

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A condition that causes lack of attention and an increase of hyperactivity

Obesity

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

“Adderall Addiction and Abuse.” Addiction Center, 2 Feb. 2018, www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/. Accessed 16 May 2018.

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Ingested by swallowing the tablet or capsule

Drug abusers tend to manually grind the tablets into powder, or they use the powder from the capsule to inhale (snort) the powder from the capsule

Can also be smoked when mixed with tobacco or marijuana

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

“Adderall Images.” Drugs, 2 May 2018, www.drugs.com/adderall-images.html. Accessed 16 May 2018.

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Amphetamines are (typically) prescription drugs

Comes as a tablet or capsule; typically orange or blue with the letters AD

“Adderall Images.” Drugs, 2 May 2018, www.drugs.com/adderall-images.html. Accessed 16 May 2018.

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The scientific name of Adderall is Amphetamine
There are many street names for Adderall, including dexies, black mollies, and speed.

Breecher, Maury M. “Amphetamines.” Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students, edited by Stacey  L. Blachford and Kristine Krapp, Detroit, Gale, 2003, pp. 12-18. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3402000015/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=6873083a. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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A stimulant of the central nervous system (CNS)

A schedule II controlled substance (has a high potential for abuse, however, has accepted medical purposes)

Increases dopamine levels in the brain (makes the user feel good)

“Adderall Addiction and Abuse.” Addiction Center, 2 Feb. 2018, www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/. Accessed 16 May 2018.