Tag Archives: prescription stimulants

  • Adderall Withdrawals
    Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

    Adderall Withdrawals

    Those who take Adderall are familiar with the all-too-common “Adderall crash.” This medication is a stimulant, so when it wears off, there’s an imbalance of chemicals in the brain....
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  • Adderall Side Effects
    Friday, January 3rd, 2025

    Adderall Side Effects

    Were you aware that 90% of substance use disorders begin in adolescence? And sadly, many of them start in the home, from the medicine cabinet.  The misuse of prescription...
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  • Signs of Adderall Addiction
    Monday, December 30th, 2024

    Signs of Adderall Addiction

    Did you know that the most common source of stimulants for non-prescribed use is peers with prescriptions? Up to 24% of teens with stimulant prescriptions for ADHD have reported...
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  • Adderall Overdose
    Friday, December 27th, 2024

    Adderall Overdose

    Studies show that 20% of college students in the U.S. misuse prescription stimulants for non-medical reasons, though some estimates are as high as 35%.  Prescription stimulants like Adderall are...
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  • Adderall Identification
    Monday, December 23rd, 2024

    Adderall Identification

    Did you know that Adderall is only legal if you yourself have a prescription for the medication?  If your doctor prescribes you Adderall, it is illegal to sell the...
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  • How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?
    Friday, December 20th, 2024

    How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?

    Prescription stimulants can help kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do better in school. But for kids who misuse them? They’re linked to lower grades.  This happens because stimulants...
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