For this weeks discussion forum I chose the effects adderall has on a user that is addicted to the substance, adderall is a stimulant and can have strong side effects when misused can cause feelings of boosted energy and intense invigoraton similar to the high experienced of illicit stimulants. Adderall can create rewarding feelings of euphoria which has led to it becoming so popular for recreational drug misuse. However,once the initial positive effects wear off, adderall abuse can produce many unwanted symptoms including
Fatigue.
Feelings of depression and lethargy.
Increased anxiety.
Cravings.
Chronic Long term effects of the use of adderall as prescribed or abused include
Erratic behavior.
Paranoia.
Malnutrition.
Vitamin deficiencies.
Physiological disorders.
Irregular heartbeat and increased heart attack risk.
Abnormal blood pressure levels.
How to help a user get off adderall they will go through the withdrawal process it is found that, People who take large doses of Adderall for prolonged periods of time run the risk of becoming physically dependent on the drug. When this happens, a tolerance builds up, meaning it takes larger and more frequent doses to get the same effects as before.
Those who have a tolerance to Adderall often feel like the drug doesn’t help them concentrate or increase their energy like it did before. However, if they stop taking the drug, they can’t think or function normally.Adderall withdrawal is a result of the body recalibrating itself to function without the drug. While withdrawal from Adderall is rarely dangerous on its own, it may prompt suicidal thoughts for some. Unsurprisingly, the symptoms of withdrawal from Adderall are essentially the opposite of the drug’s effects. While Adderall increases concentration, euphoria and energy, the crash that follows after someone stops taking the drug results in a reversal of these effects. People who have a higher tolerance for Adderall have a more severe withdrawal symptoms can include Depression, Irritability
Headaches.
Oversleeping.
Insomnia.
Increased appetite.
Fatigue
Nightmares.
Difficulty concentrating.
Achiness.
Anxiety.
Suicidal thoughts.
Prolonged withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on how long use was made within the drug being consumed and by how strong of dose.
