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
(25%) stimulant nervous activity in the body
amphetamine sulfate
(25%) stimulant
dextroamphetamine sa
ccharate
(25%) stimulant
dextroamphetamine sul
fate
Benefits
ADHD treatment: Performance
enhancements
increase flow of Memory and control
neurotransmitters:
dopamine and
norepinephrine
chemicals that
carry the signal
between
neurons
Study drug
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-workplace-
productivity-drugs-is-the-probable-future