Adderall Research Paper

In the medical field there is a heavy use of prescription drugs. These over the counter drugs can cause side effects that are ultimately worse and can cause worse ailments than the disease they are treating. I totally disagree with the use of these harsh chemicals and compounds. In past years nearly 8 out of 10 deaths in the United States were directly caused as a result of prescription drug abuse. For example, Adderall is a drug that has been classified as a type of legalized form of Methamphetamine and is among one of the most abused drugs in America, mostly used by students at universities. A study done by the Huffington post showed that millions of young people from high school age and college have been abusing the drug to help them “focus” and stay awake during exams. Adderall is a highly addictive drug and most of its heavy users don’t notice the Side
Holistic medicine is something people are starting to turn to avoid a lot of contact with their blood-pressure medicine and anti-depressants. Holistic doctors use all natural roots and herbal mixes to relieve common aches and pains. St. John’s Wort which is not specifically for anxiety but it is an effective mood lifter as opposed to the commonly used Zoloft. It also is a good remedy for diarrhea, viral chest infections and other valuable medicinal uses. Another popular root is the Valerian root, it’s a very effective sedative that’s used mainly as a sleep aid. The sedative qualities make it very effective in fighting mental and physical tension due to stress. The drawback is that it is not recommended to children under 12 years old, pregnancy women on people taking various antidepressants. Catnip, part of the mint family is designed to treat the symptoms of anxiety as well as cramps and spasms, reduce headaches caused by insomnia and improve one’s