Adderall Addiction

A study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs paints a picture of children who can't stop eating. They are addicted to junk food snacks and they just can't seem to stop. They are getting larger and hungrier by the minute. They have three extra meals per day in the form of snacks, composed primarily of utter junk food and junk beverages. The study is just now being picked up by the national media, although I first reported on it last...

As ADD/ADHD medications go, Concerta is a relatively new drug. But in the short time it's been available, it seems to be an extremely popular choice. Concerta contains the same active ingredient that Ritalin has, the stimulant methylphenidate.The advantage of this drug over many of the others is that you -- or your child -- only need to take it once a day. In fact, when it was introduced to the pubic, it was the only time-released formula...

What is adderall? It is basically a brand- name psychoactive drug that consists of racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharide and dextroamphetamine sulfate. All of these are amphetamine salts. The believed function of this medication is to increase the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. If you perform a web search, you will come across many different sites talking about...

What we do know is that ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, and many parents are seeking alternatives to drugs in response to pressure by teachers and schools to find a solution for their child's behavior. In addition, Drug Rehab Programs and Eating Disorder Treatment Centers are looking for alternatives to drugs for their teenage and adult clients who have problems with attention or impulsivity, issues that are...

Adderall - Consumer Information Generic Name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (am FET a meen and DEX troe am FET a meen)Brand Names: Adderall, Adderall XR What is Adderall? Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall may also be used for other...