Adderall is a highly addictive prescription stimulant that is one of the most frequently abused drugs available by prescription. Adderall has various medicinal purposes such as treating hyper activity disorders such as ADHD and ADD as well as narcolepsy. The brand name “Adderall” is a mix of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine witch act as an upper on the central nervous system creating the ability to pay attention, be more focused and hep control unwanted behavior. Though Adderall has valid medical usage it is commonly used recreationally by college students to “cram” or “pull an all-nighter” on their school work. Adderall increases the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain…because of the influence of this stimulant the brain believes it has enough neurotransmitters and stops creating new ones…. Therefore, changing the chemistry of the persons brain. Now this person is unable to produce dopamine or serotonin on their own and they crave more. Without proper medical treatment in a rehabilitation program Adderall addiction may lead to serious psychological and physical problems such as depression, mood disorders, respiratory ailments and heart damage. Death from Adderall overdose is uncommon but may occur from cardiac arrest or respiratory failure from any dosage amount. Currently there are prescription medication that are used to treat Adderall addiction safely under the care of medical experts in the comfort of an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
WHAT ARE THE SHORT AND LONG TERM EFEECTS OF ADDERALL?
Adderall pills come in a variety of different colors and in the form of a capsule and a compressed tablet. People either use Adderall in one of these forms orally or may crush up a tablet and snort the powder. Generally, a person will feel the effects of taking Adderall in 30 -60 minutes depending on how it was ingested.
People who have taken Adderall may have short term psychological side effects that include the following:
· Mood changes
· Aggressiveness
· Excessive talking
· Paranoia
· Highly motivated
· Hyper alert
· Hyper sexual
· Anxiety
Physical side effects may include:
· Dry mouth
· Dizziness
· Weight loss
· Cold sweats
· Insomnia
· Numbness is the body
Some of the more serious long term physical side effects of Adderall may include:
· Respiratory Damage
· Eating Disorder
· Skin decline
· Insomnia
Some of the more serious long term psychological side effects may include:
· Depression
· Anxiety disorder
· Extreme addiction
And of course, there is always a risk of overdose when abusing Adderall. Adderall even taken in the correct dose over a length of time can be dangerous. The most common side effect is tachycardia (irregular heart beat) or hypertension (high blood pressure). Sudden death can also occur by cardiac arrest and is a side effect of Adderall usage.
Adderall withdrawal is extremely hard to go through without medical detox some of the symptoms may include:
· Extreme desire for more Adderall. You may be unable feel regular without it.
· Sleep disturbances
· No energy, lack of motivation
· Unhappiness.
· Anxiety and stress.
· Unhappiness
· Muscle cramps, headache and tension
· Intense appetite.
· Psychosis
· Heart palpitations
Going through withdrawal from Adderall is seriously difficult and can be dangerous with out medical supervision. There are many drugs that can be prescribed to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. In medical detox under the care and supervision of experts you can detox safely and comfortable.
TREATMENT FOR ADDERALL
The to primary types of treatment is inpatient and outpatient. Both types of treatment have similar ideas. The main difference is in inpatient the person will most be removed from their environment for a period of 28 days or more depending on the clients needs. They will be in a residential or hospital type setting. While in treatment the patient will have one on one counseling, substance education, group therapy, art or music therapy and physical exercise. Inpatient is for a person that needs a higher level of care and would benefit from a stricter more scheduled recovery program.
Outpatient has all the same ideas as inpatient however may be between 3-5days a week from 3- to 6 hours a day depending on everyone’s needs. The length of time is generally 6 to 8 weeks with an aftercare care program up to 6months after completing the program. In this outpatient program a person may be able to continue his job, school or care for his/her family. The program includes activities like education, peer therapy, family education and individualized counseling. This type of treatment is designed for the highly motivated person who has a strong desire to quit Adderall and has a supportive environment to go home to each night such as sober living or the family home.
Both forms of rehabilitation are effective for the treatment of Adderall addiction. If you or your loved one are struggling with Adderall addiction please call an addiction expert today!
