Showing posts with label adderall abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adderall abuse. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Adderall Drug Abuse and Alcohol Over consumption


Psychostimulants are drugs which bring a temporary improvement in the mental as well as the physical condition of an individual. Adderall is one of such psychostimulant sold under the brand name of same. According to scientists adderall increases the amount of dopamine which is a kind of neurotransmitter produced bu the brains of many organisms including human beings. Adderall is also known to increase libido, alertness, concentration and cognitive performance. Available in two formations, IR or Instant Release and ER or Extended Release, it is also known for reducing fatigue.


This brand was first launched in market by a pharmaceutical company called Shire Pharmaceuticals in 1996. Adderall also acts as an catalyst as far as increasing blood pressure is concerned. Adderall is also infamous as a study drug in many universities as it helps in increasing concentration and other cognitive skills. Not only that, this drug also helps in focusing energy to a level that is higher than the normal level.


Overdose of adderall like any other drug might land those who are addicted to its consumption in pitfalls as due to its capacity to increase blood pressure, adderall can also cause sudden death, stroke and heart attack. Regular dosage of adderall can also a temporary decrease in height among children which prevents them from attaining full height as an adult. It might also result in the reduction of appetite which might also lead to weight loss and changes in vision. It can also make adolescents aggressive.


Women who are pregnant should not consume this drug at all as it may have unwanted effects. Prolonged use of this drug can cause extreme fatigue, irritability, mental depression and insomnia. Adderall is a drug the use of which has been restricted by many athletic organizations . Adderall abuse has led to the suspension of many athletes such as New Orleans Saint kicker Garrett Hartley in the National Football League,2009. As far as students are concerned , use of adderall has been reported among 14 % of the student population of The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.


Along with these drugs another major problem of addiction is the one that is caused by any alcoholic drink containing ethanol which can be easily divided into three categories namely beers, wines and spirits. Over consumption of alcohol can result in the cirrhosis of liver which can be very fatal. Malabsorption, cardiovascular diseases, chronic pancreatitis and damage to central nervous system as well as peripheral nervous system is brought upon by the excessive consumption of alcohol.


Individuals who are very much addicted to alcohol become a victim of behavioral problem and severe bouts of depression. It is advised to the family members of such individuals that they get the concerned person admitted in the alcohol rehab center as soon as possible where proper treatment of such people can be done through medication and counseling.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Addiction free life is supportive of happy life


Various kinds of substances have different effects on the individual. Some may enjoy it for longer period and refrain from recover, whereas some may face problems physically and emotionally and then try hard for revival from these addictions. The list of such addictive substances is endless. People have great imagination; they can utilize any substance for gaining positive effect as well as negative. For example, a drug used as a pain reliever can be used to get a euphoric feeling which causes due to relaxation of muscles. The targeted use of these drugs is continued even after the physician has recommended discontinuing it. These drugs can be obtained through illegitimate means like drug peddler or some such entities. adderall abuse is one such drug, which is aimed at something to cure but is misused as an addictive substance. Adderall is a drug, which is preferably taken by the college going or school students. This drug help increasing the concentration span of the individual. This way more time is utilized in studying and without any feeling being tired or drained out. This drug is also one, which is prescribed by the doctors for increasing the concentration level of a person, but soon person gets addicted to it. Adderall treatment is easily available and is not really painful. But there are chances of relapses, as the temptation level is higher.

Alcohol addiction is also commonly found phenomenon .Apart from doing well to health and enhancing flavors, there are various medicinal values found in alcohol like doctors’ brandy is widely used against cold. This is also very good stress- buster. Due to its relaxing characteristic, this is over used by many. Once the limits are crossed, the people become addicted to it, and cannot function without it. Alcohol addiction is the most commonly found addiction in the world. For many reasons, one of them, being easy availability of alcohol, secondly, it is not banned by the governments like any other substance. There are various reasons which lead to addiction such as family background, social status, peer pressure or even pleasure. The effects of alcoholism vary from gender. The women tend to be on high quicker than the men. This is mainly because of the body weight difference. Also the tolerance levels of both the genders differ. Once the addiction is accepted, then searching for a good rehab gets on. A suitable rehab for getting out of the clutches of these addictions is very much required for re-gaining the revived life.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Ritalin and Adderall Abuse on the Rise

Sober Living by the Sea also uses esteem building physical and social activities to help offset the depression that is often experienced during recovery from amphetamines. Our treatment programs are personalized for each individual and frequently adjusted based on the assessment of the client by our team of addictions experts. Our clients participate in near constant therapeutic activities like counseling, workshops, lectures, and 12-step meetings. However there is only so much time that a person can spend in workshops and therapy sessions. For this reason, our treatment centers lots of social, cultural, spiritual and physical activities to help our clients build their strength up.

Ritalin is a brand name for a drug called methylphenidate, and adderall abus is a brand name for dextroeamphetamine. These amphetamines are prescribed to help people remain alert and focused. What is controversial about Ritalin and Adderall is that they are prescribed to young people who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy. This means that not only are the drugs that much more de-stigmatized, but young children are exposed to the substances and the potential for the young person to become alcohol addiction to a substance at some point in their life would naturally be increased.

We have noticed that amphetamine or "upper" abusers often feel confused and overwhelmed in early sobriety. Adderall abusers may experience depression and seem despondent and hopeless about their chances of living a normal life without the medication they have become dependent on. Sober Living by the Sea uses one-on-one counseling sessions and performs frequent assessments of the client's progress in order to design the most supportive treatment program possible and give the client the best chance at recovering from chemical dependency.