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.