The key to winning the battle against the current surge in the use of stimulants, like Adderall, is to keep kids from ever experimenting with them in the first place. This is the fifth in a series of blogs addressing the growing problem of prescription medication abuse generally, and stimulants like Adderall specifically.
As a counselor for alcohol drug classes I often discuss the use of Adderall with my students. Despite the fact that less than 1% of my students attend due to Adderall addiction, my students are quite familiar with this prescription medication.
Do you know someone using Adderall? Do they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? The odds are that the vast majority of those currently taking Adderall do not really have ADHD.
As a stimulant, one of Adderall’s primary effects is an increased energy, focus and drive. Who wouldn’t want to benefit these core parts of our lives? The problem is that Adderall and other stimulants are highly-addictive. Interestingly, research has shown that Adderall is not addictive to those who have ADHD.
Keeping anyone from ever experimenting with Adderall is the best place to start. If you or someone you care about has a problem with Adderall or other stimulants, please seek help immediately. You can become clean and sober once again. A drug class is a good place to start.