We are going to be presenting about adderall one of the most commonly abused drugs on college campuses and it’s by cindy yoon hyung lee jinny kim king cho and sanju kwon in this presentation we will be talking about it ceases side effects why it’s commonly abused and its consequences also we will be talking about some helpful resources that are useful for those
That are undergoing substance abuse so what is adderall used for it’s used to treat adhd also known as attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity it also can treat symptoms of narcolepsy and that’s the same thing as daytime sleepiness adderall is one of the most abuse drugs among college students along with alcohol it’s estimated that twenty percent of college
Students abuse a dar all that is obtained without a prescription even prescriptions for adderall have increased over three hundred percent in a ten-year period and college students who illicitly use adderall are twenty times more likely to use cocaine and heroin once their bodies build a tolerance to adderall so why is it one of the most abuse drugs well it’s
Easy to access and it’s often associated with peer pressure from those who are prescribed adderall the most prominent reason for abuse is the pressure to succeed in school such as staying up late to study or juggling academics with extracurricular activities students feel that when they take adderall it will help them focus and to do better in school so this next
Slide just lists some basic information about adderall its generic name is m feta mean with dextro amphetamine salts and it’s considered a class to drug and we will be discussing this more in detail in a later slide it is a stimulant that works on our bodies central nervous system and it’s actually available in different forms such as immediate release and extended
Release the immediate release tablets work a lot faster in our bodies by reaching the maximum plasma level in three hours while the extended release tablets have a much slower onset by reaching the maximum plasma level in seven hours some of the most common side effects associated with adderall are restlessness loss of appetite headache and insomnia it can also
Cause you forex and sage sensations which is often the leading cause of abuse about are all the dea is the agency that regulates controlled substances controlled medications such as adderall are categorized into five different classes or schedules based on their potential for abuse schedule when drugs are those with the highest potential for abuse and have been
Shown to have no medical applications schedule five are those that have the lowest potential for abuse as mentioned before adderall falls under the schedule to category schedule to drugs are substances or chemicals with a high potential for abuse with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence these drugs are also considered dangerous
In this slide are examples of other medications that fall under the same category as adderall several other drugs treat adhd each with a distinct approach to relieving these symptoms atomoxetine which is available under the trade name of strattera is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved in individuals over six years old the initial dose is 40 milligram
Every day with a recommended daily dose of 80 milligrams for maintenance about one-fifth experience insomnia and decreased appetite while a third experience fry mouth as side effects strattera is not preferred and is used only when adderall and other more common adhd medications do not effectively treat adhd methylphenidate is an old simulant used to treat adhd
Leandro penna zhaan synthesized methylphenidate in 1944 and named it after his wife rita it was fda-approved in 1955 ritalin is thought to work by inhibiting norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake in presynaptic neurons and promoting bono mean oxidase release extra neuron alee it is available in doses ranging from 5 to 60 milligrams compared to adderall ritalin has
Been found to yield inferior behavior and productivity improvement in children evidence suggests that ritalin yields greater euphoria and which suggests a greater potential for abuse then with adderall but ritalin has been a reported to be abused less frequently than adderall focalin comprises only the d3o methylphenidate active isomer of ritalin theoretically it’s
Twice as potent as ritalin thus focalin distributed illegally is more concerning than unprescribed used of ritalin or adderall illicit users may not be informed about the differences in potency it’s actually leading to overdose side-effect profile is lesser than that of ritalin while the pharmacotherapeutic aspects are otherwise identical liz dexamphetamine dymas
Elite or vyvanse the zenifi time in salt that was fda approved in 2007 for the treatment of childhood adhd let’s take some feta mean is only available from shire pharmaceuticals as a capsule doses ranging from 10 to 70 milligrams it is a prodrug meaning that is inactive until rapidly convert it to dextroamphetamine when the therapeutic effects last from 10 to 13
Hours by events has been found to be as effective as adderall whether lower side effect profile i merilee due to the unique metabolism as a prodrug less pronounced side effects and turn yield less euphoria a vyvanse is considered less acceptable to abuse and as a durable national data indeed supports this hypothesis as vyvanse uses report less frequent misuse the
Main active ingredient in adderall is untried amine salts which is also the same substance on and drugs like methamphetamine just like meth these substances carry a risk of addiction abby’s of adderall by individuals without adhd can result in severe consequences short-term effects include blurred vision irritability and increased heart rate long-term abuse can
Lead to psychotic episodes hallucinations cardiac arrest and even death some of the withdrawal symptoms associated with adderall addiction our mood swings extreme fatigue uncontrollable cravings insomnia loss of appetite thoughts of suicide hallucinations and paranoia not only are their physical consequences but there are also legal consequences of having adderall
Without a perscription in georgia having a schedule to medication without a prescription is considered a felony the first offense is punishable by 2 to 15 years in prison and variable fines additional offenses can result in 5 to 30 years in prison along with fines if found in possession while operating a vehicle your license will also be suspended but the first
Offense there is a mandatory six-month suspension and a second offense will result in the loss of your license for one year additional offenses will results in the loss of your driver’s license for no less than two years being on campus has its own set of additional consequences some of which are listed here alcohol or drug education programs must be completed when
Found in possession or consuming adderall without a prescription possession will result in six months of probation and consumption will result in 12 months of probation if you are found selling this will result in suspension from the institution subsequent violations will be determined by the conduct officer and hearing panel and will be no less than the previous
Violations this can result in expulsion from the institution any offenses involving a motor vehicle will automatically result in suspension regardless of prior offenses or status abusing adderall or any other drug is a serious problem that can lead to severe consequences both physical and legal the athens area has many different resources available to find help
For you or someone you know for substance abuse listed here are some of the numbers to keep on hand if you ever find yourself in an emergency situation or in need of guidance
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