It creates an array of health issues‚ sometimes leading to an overdose. It also leads to behavioral problems. It’s amazing how a helpful drug like Adderall or Ritalin can soon become one’s worst enemy. Signs of Amphetamine Addiction As indicated above‚ an addiction to amphetamines comes with a range of serious health and behavioral issues. As far as health is concerned‚ the individual could find themselves
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WebMD tells us Adhd is a‚ “chronic condition marked by persistent inattention‚ hyperactivity‚ and sometimes impulsivity” (understanding). Some of the Adhd medications are Adderall‚ Vyvanse‚ and Ritalin. The medications are stimulants that cause you to be very hyperactive and help you focus. Patients go in to the doctors and tell them they have the symptoms of Adhd so they get prescribed the medications. College and high school
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In the 2011 Movie Trailer Limitless directed by Neil Burger‚ Eddie Morra‚ played by Bradley Cooper‚ is given a translucent pill that lets him access more than just 20% of his brain; all of it actually. Consequently‚ he’s able to focus on tasks and work at a highly efficient rate that a human has never before been able to do. The trailer‚ and movie as a whole‚ seemed to correlate to the course theme of work and leisure because it presents a style of work that essentially changes his whole lifestyle
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8 Most Common College Diseases College students are young‚ lively and generally healthy individuals‚ but just like any population‚ they are prone tocertain health problems. Not only do college students have some of the worst eating‚ exercising and sleeping habits‚they also have to deal with stress from school‚ relationships and job hunting that takes a major toll on their health.Here are the 8 most common college diseases: 1. Depression : Depression is a growing issue that even college campuses
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oxygen in the muscles of your legs‚ and arms‚ which are contracting to move your body so you can sprint (livewell.jillianmicheals.com). Amphetamines are a drug used to treat ADHD disorder in children and adults when prescribed often in the form of Adderall‚ but when abused it is known as Speed‚ with various slang words used over time. It is called Speed most commonly‚ as amphetamines‚ like all stimulants‚ improve blood
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familiar to me‚ including learning disabilities (LD)‚ attention deficit disorder (ADD)‚ attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)‚ and autism spectrum disorder. Moreover‚ the author reaffirms my current understanding of the use of Ritalin and Adderall to treat ADHD. In chapter 3‚ the author reaffirms his claim
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Unit 9 Project – Preventing ADHD Misdiagnoses in Children Lisa Perdue Kaplan University CM220-18 Professor Manning April 3‚ 2012 Preventing ADHD Misdiagnoses in Children “The drugging of children for A.D.H.D. has become an epidemic.” (Breggin‚ 2011‚ Para.1). More than five million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD (CDC‚ 2012) and almost three million children have been prescribed stimulant medications to treat this disorder (Breggin‚ 2011). Several studies
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the time they are an adult. No Cure‚ What Now? Unfortunately‚ there is no cure for Autism. However‚ many people with autism go on to live full and healthy lives. With the help of counseling and medication such as‚ Adderall‚ Dexedrine‚ and Dextrostat‚ autism can be controlled. Some children and adults with autism have undergone speech therapy. Children with autism have to receive a F.A.P.E (Free and Appropriate Public Education) in the Least Restrictive Environment(
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THE USE OF COGNITIVE-ENHANCING DRUGS Until the issue of brain structure‚ functionality and the criteria for measuring competence are constitutionally determined‚ there will continue to be divergent views and arguments on the use of cognitive enhancing drugs. What this means is that the challenges posed by scientific findings and the various arguments on the above subject matter need to be confronted with a broader understanding of the root causes. This understanding may require breaking new
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the problem‚ and gives credibility toward an effective essay. On the other hand he creates balance by using an opposing solution from a credible source. Lamkin states “34 percent of university’s undergraduates have used stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall as study aids” (640). By using this statistic he states there is a logical problem that legitimately needs a solution. Then Lamkin says “Wesleyan University amended its student’s code of conduct to recognize “misuse” of prescription drugs as a violation”
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