Adderall Symptoms and Warning Signs
Those abusing Adderall often exhibit unusual behavior such as excitability and rambling conversation. They also face health risks ranging from an irregular heartbeat to overdose.
Signs of Adderall Abuse
Adderall is a potent stimulant, and it can be hard to recognize when someone is abusing the drug. People often abuse Adderall to enhance alertness and productivity. They are often motivated individuals that don’t look like a stereotypical drug user. Most often, those who abuse Adderall are students and young professionals.
Stimulants will help anyone focus better. And a lot of young people like or value that feeling, especially those who are driven and have ambitions. We have to realize that these are potential addicts — drug addicts don’t look like they used to.
- Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. DeAnsin Parker, New York Times, 2013
Telltale signs of Adderall abuse may include:
Being overly talkative
Loss of appetite
Unusual excitability
Social withdrawal
Financial troubles
Aggression
Sleeping for long periods of time
Secretive behavior
Exhaustion
Excessive weight loss
Memory loss
Incomplete thoughts
Relationship problems
Decline in personal hygiene
Frequently taking pills
Financial difficulties
Overworking or overconcentrating
Running out of prescriptions early
Disorientation
Mania
Impulsive behaviors
Dangers and Side Effects of Adderall (Prescription Amphetamines)
Many people who abuse Adderall wrongly assume the drug is safe because it comes from a doctor. Adderall is prescribed to people, including children, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This leads some people to think the drug is safe because children take it.
In reality, Adderall is a strong stimulant that can lead to serious — and potentially deadly — side effects. Overdose is one of the worst side effects of Adderall abuse, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and liver failure. Taking Adderall with other substances, such as alcohol, heighten the risk of a fatal overdose.
In 2005, the Canadian government banned sales of Adderall XR (the time-released version of the drug) due to 20 deaths associated with the drug.
Adderall can also cause physical changes in the brain’s neurocircuitry. This can lead to altered behaviors and the development of mental disorders like depression. Some Adderall addicts become suicidal after taking the drug for a prolonged period of time.
Some drug users have even injected Adderall in an attempt to achieve a better “high” by delivering the drug directly into the bloodstream. Injecting the drug may provide a more intense high, but it is also a fast track to a fatal overdose. Athletes taking Adderall have died because their increased blood pressure leads to heat stroke and cardiac arrest. Amphetamines, including Adderall, have been banned by the International Olympic Committee since 1968, due in part to the dangers of these drugs.
Some of the side effects of Adderall abuse may include:
Convulsions
Paranoia
Irregular heartbeat
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Insomnia
Hallucinations
Sexual dysfunction
Depression
Anxiety
Dry mouth
Lack or loss of strength
Weight loss
Constipation
False sense of well-being
Frequent urge to urinate
Headache
Dizziness
Lower back or side pain
Twitching
Seizures
Peeling skin
~~~~~> Snorting Adderall
Snorting Adderall is common among users looking for immediate effects. They crush up their pills into a fine powder, sniffing Adderall into their sinus cavity. This often leads to a more intense high, but snorting Adderall comes with its own side effects.
Snorting pills cause destruction of the nasal and sinus cavities. The longer someone continues taking Adderall in this way, the more damage that can be done. Snorting also amplifies other Adderall side effects such as irregular heartbeat. Those snorting Adderall also have a heightened risk of overdose. https://www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/adderall/symptoms-signs/
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