Adderall

By Lisa Tran, Nancy Pham, Lam Vu,

Ethan Mao, and Sky Ramos

Background Information
first created by Lazr Edeleanu in 1887
Made with amphetamine
Tried to create something better to treat asthma,
allergies, and colds.
Became a drug that was sold around the world
Approved by the FDA in 1960
1970 you could not get the drug unless you had a
a a a prescription

Usage of Adderall
Used to treat ADHD
Keeps people awake and more alert.
People use it to lose weight.

Chemical Composition
amphetamine aspartat Stimulant: a substance that
e monohydrate
raises levels of physiological or
nervous activity in the body
(25%) stimulant
amphetamine sulfate
(25%) stimulant
dextroamphetamine sa
ccharate
(25%) stimulant
dextroamphetamine sul
fate

Benefits
ADHD treatment:
increase flow of
neurotransmitters:
dopamine and
norepinephrine
chemicals that
carry the signal
between
neurons
Study drug

Performance
enhancements
Memory and control

Side Effects
Long Term Effects:
Tolerance
human body become immune
Inability to concentrate
body requires drug to work
Feeling jittery or on the edge
Lack of motivation
brains chemical production decreases
Heart diseases
Weight loss

Side Effects Continued

Short Term Effects:

Emotional changes (become moody, overly focused, irritable)

Stomaches and headaches
Dry mouth
Difficulty sleeping
Tics (muscle twitches)
Fluctuation of abnormal heart rates
Trouble breathing

Effect of High
Increases alertness, attention, and energy
Mood changes
Irritability, fatigueness, and depression
Slurred speech
Makes you jittery
Dilated pupils
Grinding of teeth
Sweating

Reasons
ADHD/ADD
To focus better
Cramping for an exam/ last minute studying

Availability
Fake having ADHD/ADD for adderall prescription
Sold on campus at colleges
Drug stores
Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, and etc.

Statistics

Questions
Is Adderall drug a glimpse into a smarter future, or are we toying
with health risks we do not yet fully understand?
Does popping a pill provide one an easy out to changing nutritional
habits and seek a more healthy lifestyle?
Are there other potentially life-threatening effects that have not
surfaced yet?
?

Group Video

Conclusion

Adderall is abused as a study

drug/enhancer.
Stimulants help increase brain activity.
High is similar to other drug highs.
Main concern:
Societal dependance

Works Cited
http://www.bu.edu/today/2010/the-perils-of-adderall/
https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20About%20Stimulant%2
0Medications%20(ADHD)%20(915800145)_tcm75-14347.pdf
http://healthresearchfunding.org/8-pros-and-cons-of-adderall/
http://americanaddictioncenters.org/adderall/long-term-effects/
http://www.attn.com/stories/2000/history-amphetamines-united-states
http://www.planetc1.com/cgi-bin/n/v.cgi?id=1175189290
http://www.yalescientific.org/2012/05/study-drugs-and-neural-enhancers-science-and-controversy/
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/04/21/using-adderall-to-get-ahead-not-to-fight-adhd/the-use-of-workplaceproductivity-drugs-is-the-probable-future