ADDERALL ABUSE
Adderall is a drug originally developed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Though it has only been around since 1996, prescriptions for it have tripled in the past twenty years, largely because it has become a popular drug for college students who use it as a study aid, because it keeps them awake and alert longer than they might be otherwise. Though most college students who use Adderall consider if fairly harmless, it is in fact a DEA Schedule II substance, which means it has a “high potential for abuse,” can “lead to severe psychological or physical dependence” and is considered “dangerous.” High Times, a publication that has advocated for he legalization of cannabis since 1974, calls Adderall, “America’s Favorite Amphetamine.” Adderall abuse if disturbingly widespread. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of American College Health, 2/3 of college students have been offered Adderall and other prescription stimulants by the time they reach their senior year. Though many obtain the drug from friends, some go as far as faking the symptoms of ADHD in order to be prescribed the drug by a doctor, a tactic that is more likely to be taken by long-term, habitual users. Between 2005 and 2010, emergency room visits related to non-medical use of ADHD tripled, from 5,212 to 15,585 visits. A common issue was students who had taken Adderall in combination with other drugs or with alcohol. Adderall is a stimulant, meaning it keeps you awake, and many students have reported using Adderall as a way to prolong their ability “to party.” According to a report by Indiana doctor Ron Holmes, drinking alcohol while on Adderall “can lead to psychological issues such as paranoia, anxiety, and severe depression. Physically, it can cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, heart palpitations, and headaches.” Those who mix Adderall and alcohol over a long period of time can expect “convulsions, arrhythmias, fevers, malnutrition, tremors, and muscle twitching.” Even occasional use of Adderall with alcohol can cause heart problems.
1. What is Adderall?
2. Explain why college students are abusing Adderall.
3. What kind of drug is Adderall?
4. What are the dangers of mixing Adderall and alcohol?
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ADDERALL ABUSE
Adderall is a drug originally developed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Though it has only been around since 1996, prescriptions for it have tripled in the past twenty years, largely because it has become a popular drug for college students who use it as a study aid, because it keeps them awake and alert longer than they might be otherwise. Though most college students who use Adderall consider if fairly harmless, it is in fact a DEA Schedule II substance, which means it has a “high potential for abuse,” can “lead to severe psychological or physical dependence” and is considered “dangerous.” High Times, a publication that has advocated for he legalization of cannabis since 1974, calls Adderall, “America’s Favorite Amphetamine.” Adderall abuse if disturbingly widespread. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of American College Health, 2/3 of college students have been offered Adderall and other prescription stimulants by the time they reach their senior year. Though many obtain the drug from friends, some go as far as faking the symptoms of ADHD in order to be prescribed the drug by a doctor, a tactic that is more likely to be taken by long-term, habitual users. Between 2005 and 2010, emergency room visits related to non-medical use of ADHD tripled, from 5,212 to 15,585 visits. A common issue was students who had taken Adderall in combination with other drugs or with alcohol. Adderall is a stimulant, meaning it keeps you awake, and many students have reported using Adderall as a way to prolong their ability “to party.” According to a report by Indiana doctor Ron Holmes, drinking alcohol while on Adderall “can lead to psychological issues such as paranoia, anxiety, and severe depression. Physically, it can cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, heart palpitations, and headaches.” Those who mix Adderall and alcohol over a long period of time can expect “convulsions, arrhythmias, fevers, malnutrition, tremors, and muscle twitching.” Even occasional use of Adderall with alcohol can cause heart problems.
Resposta:
1. What is Adderall?
Adderall is a drug originally developed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
2. Explain why college students are abusing Adderall.
Students use the drug because it keeps them awake and alert for longer than they would otherwise be.
3. What kind of drug is Adderall?
It is a drug to treat deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
4. What are the dangers of mixing Adderall and alcohol?
''Drinking alcohol while taking Adderall “can lead to psychological problems, such as paranoia, anxiety and severe depression. Physically, it can cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, heart palpitations and headaches.''
Tradução:
1. O que é Adderall?
Adderall é um medicamento originalmente desenvolvido para tratar o transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH) e a narcolepsia.
2. Explique por que estudantes universitários estão abusando de Adderall.
Os alunos usam a droga porque os mantém acordados e alertas por mais tempo do que estariam de outra forma.
3. Que tipo de droga é Adderall?
É um medicamento para tratar o transtorno de déficit de hiperatividade e a narcolepsia.
4. Quais são os perigos de misturar Adderall com álcool?
“Beber álcool durante o tratamento com Adderall“ pode levar a problemas psicológicos, como paranóia, ansiedade e depressão severa. Fisicamente, pode causar náuseas, vômitos, perda de peso, palpitações cardíacas e dores de cabeça. ''
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