Adderall Abuse

A brief overview of Adderall abuse

When the prescription drug Adderall is used for purposes other than helping manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or narcolepsy, the potential consequences are very serious. Adderall abuses can take the form of taking more of the medication than instructed by a physician or taking it in a form other than orally ingesting tablets. Most commonly, this kind of misuse takes the form of snorting the drug. Any type of Adderall abuse poses serious risks to your health.

There are several reasons that this kind of misuse of medication occurs. Adderall abuses are sometimes committed by people in high-stress situations, such as college students studying for an exam or those with a great deal of work to commit quickly. The drug is taken for the purpose of concentrating attention for extended periods of time. 

Another form of Adderall abuse is taking the drug to lose weight. While weight loss is a known potential side effect of taking the medication, this is not its intended purpose. Adderall abuses can also be committed to use the drug for recreational purposes. Despite its legal use, it acts much like cocaine or other amphetamines in this way.

Regardless of the reason Adderall abuses are committed, it is possible to do so by taking more than the prescribed dose. Since 40 milligrams is the maximum dosage for most adults, taking more in one day is a form of Adderall abuse. The risks will be compounded if the drug is crushed and snorted. These types of Adderall abuses create the potential of infection of the nasal passages, since the drug is not sterile. Additionally, it will enter your system faster than intended.

Adderall abuse is often committed by people who have not been prescribed the drug. If you purchase tablets from another person or over the internet, you may not be given accurate information about the dosage of the drug. This means that while committing Adderall abuses, you increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and other potential consequences.

Whatever the way in which the drug is misused, the potential consequences go beyond immediate physical harm. Even if you only commit Adderall abuse occasionally, the drug has habit-forming properties. Repeated misuse of the drug can create an addictive and destructive habit. Routine Adderall abuses will also create the potential for difficulty if you cease usage and experience severe withdrawal problems.

If you disregard a physician's instructions concerning use or use the drug without a prescription, you will have no legal options if harmful health effects occur. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the negative effects of Adderall abuse. This means that you will not be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses through litigation. Additionally, if you are arrested for possession of drugs purchased without a prescription for the goal of committing Adderall abuses, you may be charged with criminal possession of drugs. To guard against medical and legal consequences, avoid the temptation to commit Adderall abuse.

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