Reflection

Krystal Gonzalez-

I think that adderall is a important drug for people that have ADHD. I disagree with the abuse of the drug because it can cause permanent damage. Taking a lot of adderall is dangerous and it should't be used for anything but the treatment of ADHD.

Crystal Gomez-

Creating this blog on address help me learn more about this drug. This drug has been used for people in need and others who abuse it. I am glad this drug exsist for people with ADHD so they can feel normal as if they fit in with the rest of society. I also learned about important symptoms of abusing Adderall which most are unhealthy for your body. Through research I learned many teens and college students abuse of this drug, I haven't met someone who does this. I would like to meet someone who uses this drug so I can learn more about it through personal experience.

Conclusion and intersting facts

Adderall is a lifesaving drug for people with ADHD, to make them feel as normal as possible. It's a medication that helps struggling individuals everyday. The chemical formula is 
C18H28N2O4S. When using Adderall it is very important that they have to understand that there are side effects that can cause serious damage. You should not use Adderall if you have glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation. 

Interesting Facts

- Students who use Adderall do not believe using this drug in considered as cheating
- Pro baseball players take Adderall at rates that are much higher than normal
- Mixing this drug with alcohol increases chance of heart attack
- Can improve memorization skills
- In rare cases abusing this stimulant can lead to mental illnesses

Legal Issues that pertain to Adderall and Abuse

People choose to use Adderall to..

- Treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Treat certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy), to help stay awake during the day

Abuse of Adderall

- Should not be used to hold off sleep or tiredness
- Can lead to eating disorder
- You become physically but not mentally exhausted
- Symptoms can be diarrhea, nausea, uncontrollable shaking of the body, etc.
- Can lead to seizures, blurred vision, fast heartbeat numbness, etc.

Effects of Adderall

EFFECTS 

Physical:

                                                                   

• Dry Mouth 
• Slowed Growth 
• Nervous system Stimulant 
• Impulse Control 
• Sleep problems 
• Swelling Thought Problems 
• Numb fingers 
• High Blood Pressure 
• Shortness of Breathe 
• Stomach Ache 
• Weight loss 
• Hives 
• Loss of Appetite 
• Cold Toes
• Nervousness 
• Heart Problems 

Emotional:

• Confusion 
• Depression 
• Less memory recall 
• Less social 

Social: 

• Personality Loss
• Withdrawn from your surroundings 
• Anti-social 
• Fainting 

Case Studies 

Studies show Adderall aids focus, but has hidden cost 

• This is used by stidents to help them study they say 

Most illegal users reported using ADHD stimulants primarily in periods of high academic stress and found them to reduce fatigue while increasing reading comprehension interests,cognition, and memory.They mostly had little information about the drug and found procurement to be both easy and stigma free. 

Positive Effects 

• The effects of Adderall is the mood elevation. It increases the levels of Dopamine, Serotain, and Adrenaline. The users will experience change in their general brain chemistry. This will help you feel more attentive and focused. It will also help you be more focused and this is why it is given to people with ADHD. It can also be used as a weight loss purpose.

Psychological Effects 

• Adderall works by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitters norephinephrine and dopamine in the brain. Drug addiction can occur and it is a very serious issue. It will affect your body in a negative way. This can arise from medical use. To make sure you take the right amount of dosage of this drug is very important. 

HISTORY!!!

Chemical Formula: C18H28N2O4S

                                             

Adderall comes is blue, orange, and white tablets. It is prescribed for ADD, ADHD (especially in children) and narcoleptic patients.

 

Other common names for Adderall would be :

Bennie or Bennies

Amped or Ampes

Benz or Benzies

Cartwheels

Blue Mollies or Black Mollies

Speed

Jelly Beans or Super Jellies

Hearts

Uppers

Pick me ups or Wake me ups

Wake ups

Get ups

Boot ups

Sparkles

Dexies or Dexy

Footballs

Eye poppers or Eye openers

Lid Poppers or Lid openers

Oranges

Fast lightening or lightening

This drug was created in 1996. It was invented by the Shire pharmacists, which is one of the top companies that deal with drugs and medicine.

                                           
                                       

Adderall would fall under the category of amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine. The drug falls under this because it stimulates the CNS, and it is used for ADHD and ADD.

 



 

 

 

 

   Hi my name is Krystal Gonzalez and I am currently 16 years old. I attend Harbor Teacher preparation academy.  I have a brother and a sister that are currently attending college. One of my favorite pass times is to play soccer and I'm also in cross country. Future goals that I have set up is to be able to attend a college and maintain a degree that would be able to help me achieve my dream job.
   I'll be talking about Adderall and I found this drug interesting because I think ADHD is something that intrigues  me and I'll like to learn more about it and how this drug helps people with this disorder.

   I decided to choose this drug not only for that fact that it is used for ADHD but because it also comes with a lot of problems. Like the side effects and the important information that you should know about this drug. For example this drug should not be used with persons who have glaucoma, savers anxiety, tension, or agitation. These are important reasons that many people should be informed about and I'll love to get more into detail with this information. These are some of the few reasons why I chose this drug.


 
   Hello my name is Crystal Gomez , I attend Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy. I have three brothers and three sisters, my future goal is to visit different places in Africa. My interest is going to the beach and trying new food.
   My topic is about Adderall  this drug is interesting to me because I know someone who uses this drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I would like to learn more about this ADHD so I can understand more about it.

   I chose this drug because I heard a lot about it. For example I know there is lot of harmful side effects that I would like to inform the public so they can be careful before using the drug. Other side effects may not need medical treatment like anxiety, dry mouth, stomach pain, etc. Also other drugs may affect Adderall while taking it. I found some of these facts to be interesting and I feel like it's a drug I should learn more about since I know someone who uses it.