4 Telltale Signs of Adderall Abuse

Adderall is an amphetamine that is often prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy and even help people with weight loss. At the same time, Adderall has also been classified as a Schedule II drug because of its high abuse potential.

Many people think they would be able to spot signs of a loved one’s drug abuse but Adderall abuse may not be so easy to detect. A person abusing Adderall may display all signs of a normal life but they could be struggling on the inside.

Here are 4 telltale signs of Adderall abuse.

Lifestyle Changes

Many people start using Adderall to be more productive. For instance, students may begin using the drug to be able to focus better for an important test. Some people may want to perform better at work. The increased attention and energy due to Adderall may lead to better grades and performance for some time.

The positive results from Adderall use could make you take it more often or in larger doses. Increasing the dose is likely to reduce your sleep and appetite while making you try to do more. This may drive you further towards dependence on the drug.

Dependence on the drug can make you go to great lengths to get it. Drug-seeking and using would make up the major part of the day. Schoolwork, job and/or relationships would suffer. Those trying to hide the drug use may become secretive.

Mood Changes

While Adderall can initially make a person happier due to improved performance, it can also make someone experience anxiety, depression, even suicidal thoughts. Such a person would increase their Adderall dose to boost energy and focus but that would intensify the problem. Prolonged abuse can create serious mental effects like hallucinations, delusions and paranoia.

Behavioral Changes

Initial changes in behavior may include increased energy and talkativeness. However, prolonged abuse can turn the person towards aggressive or hostile behavior, especially in children.

Appetite and Sleep

Adderall abuse can also reduce a person’s appetite and they may also face trouble falling or staying asleep. Both can lead to poor health and negative consequences.

Possible side effects of Adderall abuse could be:

• dry mouth body twitches
• rapid heart rate
• difficulty breathing
• high blood pressure
• vision problems
• frequent headaches
• stomach or chest pain
• nausea or vomiting
• seizures

If the person abusing Adderall has a prescription for the drug, they would run out of pills sooner than they should. Multiple prescriptions are a sign they may be visiting several doctors to get more drugs.

Abusing Adderall can destroy someone’s life. Get the person immediate help at an inpatient rehab.

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