HARRINGTON: Adderall inauthenticity

Recently, Viewpoint Writer Hasan Khan advocated the legalization of Adderall for academic use, suggesting that neuroenhancers are the next logical step in harnessing technology to improve our lives. He argued that side effects of Adderall are rare with typical use, its performance-enhancing effects do not create competitive unfairness as do steroids in athletics and legalization would eventually lead to a drop in prices, making Adderall accessible to all. Yesterday, Brennan Edel addressed some flaws in that argument. I take issue another one of Khan’s assumptions. When Khan concludes, “only by decriminalizing neuroenhancers will society enter a new era of productivity,” he implies that such a new era is desirable for humanity. I disagree.

HARRINGTON: Adderall inauthenticity

Minnesota high-school students taking Adderall to boost academic performance

In the same way that some athletes have taken steroids to become stronger, some Minnesota high-school students are taking unprescribed Adderall to perform better in the classroom and on exams.

Minnesota high-school students taking Adderall to boost academic performance

FDA: Shortage of ADHD Drug

The FDA is limiting production of Adderal to curb cases of abuse, but now patients are complaining that they cannot find pharmacies to fill their prescriptions.

Generic Adderall XR Shortage Leaves ADHD Patients Scrambling

A nationwide shortage of the generic form of Adderall XR, a drug used for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults, has sent many patients scrambling from pharmacy to pharmacy to find it and left others wondering what they'll do if their pharmacies run out.

Generic Adderall XR Shortage Leaves ADHD Patients Scrambling

Adderall shortage to last through May

Isn't it really sad, we're going to have all these kids crashing as they withdraw from these highly addictive and dangerous psyche meds. Now the parents are going to have to deal with that.

How many of them do you think will wake up to the fact that these drugs are a bad thing?

Adderall shortage to last through May

There's a drug shortfall that could impact millions of children, especially those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD.

Side Effects of Adderall

If your child has ADHD, they may have been prescribed Adderall for treatment. Before you fill this prescription, you should know the side effects of Adderall. While you may still decide to take it, it's best to go into it with open eyes so that you will know what to expect.

Side Effects of Adderall

Adderall, the Study Drug, Poses Serious Health Risks

Grades are important, but for some overly ambitious students, they are more important than their health.

Adderall is a prescription drug that is prescribed for kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, the drug is being clandestinely used to improve grades on college campuses. Since the drug is known for its ability to promote concentration and focus, students desperate to get a winning edge in school are popping it in order to enhance their ability to retain knowledge, stay up later and work faster during study sessions.

Adderall, the Study Drug, Poses Serious Health Risks

Adderall use increases on college campuses

Adderall use increases on college campuses

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Special Report: Adderall: abusing the brain drug

Tiffany Franks is finishing the requirements for high school graduation at Hope Academy. She's sober now but her journey has been a rough one.

POLICE: Mom arrested for selling 4 y/o's prescription drugs

Westbrook Police say they arrested a woman for allegedly trying to sell her own child's prescription drugs.

POLICE: Mom arrested for selling 4 y/o's prescription drugs

Adderall benefits and side effects in ADHD usage

It’s a long list of benefits for Adderall but we must not forget about the side effects in ADHD.According to a new study released by the New York Medical College of Family Medicine, the Adderall is linked to heart attacks and sudden death in children and young adults. This remedy is prescribed to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), a disease can diagnosed 15 percent of school-age children. Although the incidence of heart attacks and sudden death is higher in children treated regularly with Adderall, they also concern former users.

Adderall benefits and side effects in ADHD usage

Adderall Associated with Serious, Life-Threatening Side Effects

Adderall and Adderall XR, schedule II controlled substances composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, have several Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved uses. However, both prescribed and recreational use of these drugs, especially among young people, is associated with serious, life-threatening side effects.

Adderall Associated with Serious, Life-Threatening Side Effects

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USA: Creating childhood drug addicts-Skeptical Inquirer

War on drugs? Zero tolerance? But the same speed--ya ba--on a doctor’s prescription must be good for our kids.

USA: Creating childhood drug addicts-Skeptical Inquirer

Adderall Side Effects and Your Child

Author: Diana Ketchen

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is currently conceived to be experienced only among children. In fact, suffering from ADHD in the early stages of life may take the merit to its diagnosis among adults. Hence, children who are suffering from ADHD need immediate treatment so as not to carry on the disease through adulthood.

With that, many of the cases of ADHD are put under certain medications. To effectively manage, control or improve an ADHD patient's behavior, doctors usually turn to drugs. Adderall is one of the most popular and commonly prescribed drugs that are commonly used in treating and managing ADHD.

Adderall is a drug that was proven effective in managing the symptoms of ADHD among children and adult patients. Depending on the dosage, the beneficial effects of the drugs include improved academic performance among patients of school ages, better behavior, and overall improved performance. The drug was even declared to be more potent than any other drugs used to manage ADHD as it was observed to have a longer period efficacy especially in low dosages.

While many patients benefit from adderall medications, there are a number of cases of minor to serious adderall side effects. The symptoms of the drug's side effects are usually minor and can easily be treated by a healthcare provider.

Adderall is a clinically tested and proven effective drug. However, through its series of clinical testing, a number of its side effects have been documented. Common Adderall side effects include loss of appetite leading to weight loss, difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, high blood pressure, emotional changes, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, increased heart rate, fever and heart burn.

Patients with heart problems and other health conditions must take caution in taking adderall medications. Among children, there is a documented case that adderall medication has caused temporary slowing down of growth, particularly in weight. Further research have discovered increased cardiac defect as one of the drug's rare side effects.

To minimize the risk of Adderall side effects, medications are usually given at strictly controlled dosages. Patient's who are given such medication for the first time will be instructed to take low dosages just to see if there is any sign for side effects.


The extent of the drug's side effects varies from patient to patient since they depend on the individual body's reaction to the composition of the drug. While Adderall side effects are typically minor, worsening or untreated 'minor' side effects pose serious health risks particularly among patients with heart conditions and high blood pressure.

In February 9, 2005, the Heath Canada decided to suspend the sales of Adderall XR after its manufacturer, Shire Pharmaceuticals, received reports that linked the drug to the 12 sudden death cases of American children who were under adderall medication. Later on, the ban was lifted due to the limited evidence supporting the claim.

However, one thing is clear- adderall is never the perfect drug that will solve every patient's behavioral queries and the long term effects
of Adderall are not known. Thanks to modern science, ADHD patients are given more options for treatment. Now, with safer, effective and less invasive solutions to behavioral treatments, patients can very well stay away from the dangers that psychiatric drugs such as adderall have.

The negative side effects of Adderall and other prescription medicine for ADHD are the main reason that parents are opting for alternative treatments. These treatments include behavioral therapy, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and diet control. If you don't know what the long term effects of Adderall are, why would you want to take the chance with someone you love.


Diana is a Natural Health Consultant and is currently taking classes to earn a certificate in herbalism. Her website Natural Health and Herbal Remedies,
offers the knowledge, insights and experiences she has gained from her
journey into the world of natural health and her quest to share it with
others. Learn more about a Natural ADHD Remedy.

Adderall: Deadly Drug Treats Bogus Disease

(NaturalNews) The drug Adderall is linked with heart attack and sudden death in children and young adults according to a newly released study at the New York Medical College of Family Medicine. This drug is commonly prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a phony disease that has been diagnosed in 15 percent of school-aged children. Although incidence of heart attack and sudden death is greater in children who take Adderall on a regular basis, it has also been associated with one-time users.

Adderall: Deadly Drug Treats Bogus Disease

Focus on: Adderall

Focus on: Adderall

Midterms have come and gone. Before we know it, we will have finals to spend every waking hour studying for. Sometimes the stress factor and the overbearing workload are just too much for the average college student, so many turn to alternative methods rather than conventional exhaustive study hours. Some students cheat, some give up and some beg their professors for extra help. Others may take the medicated option, whether or not they have a prescription for the drugs.

ADDerall for more than just ADD

According to an article in the weekly science journal, Nature, as many as 25 percent of students have used prescription drugs. The American College Health Association has found that the non-medical use of prescription drugs is the second most common form of illegal drug use in the college population after marijuana.

Adderall, or "Addy" as it is known on some campuses, is the most popular of these drugs. It is a stimulant and an amphetamine, which is a class of drugs that increases the levels of norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine in the brain. It causes an increased flow of neurotransmitters, which intensifies one’s ability to concentrate, allowing them to focus for extended periods of time.

ADDerall for more than just ADD