Final examinations will soon be taking place on college campuses across the United States, and on these campuses many students will resort to taking amphetamines in an effort to achieve the grades they desire. Whether they be blue, pink, or orange, there are few things in higher demand at universities during finals than these pills. Adderall, nicknamed Addy, is probably the most prominent, and is heavily relied on by students that want to speed through their remaining assignments. Despite being considered a “live-saver” by members of the college demographic, claims that it is the most abused prescription drug in America still exist. (cite) When Adderall was conceived, the purpose it fulfilled in American society was unlike that of today. Richwood …show more content…
(cite) Aside from college students, the drug is most commonly associated with young adults and children that struggle at maintaining focus or at staying awake at normal hours. Males are much more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females, and are responsible for the bulk of prescriptions being filled (cite). It should also be noted that the use of Adderall as a performance enhancing drug is spreading in the world of sports. Athletes are banned from using Adderall in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the NBA, Major League Soccer, the NCAA and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The 2012 National Football League (NFL) season can serve as an example after the record for most drug suspensions was broken, players failing tests for Adderall accounted for one-third of all suspensions that year (cite). As previously mentioned, Richwood Pharmaceuticals sold it initially as a treatment for ADHD and narcolepsy. ADHD diagnoses are increasing at an alarming rate. As of 2011, 11 percent of people ages 4-17 were thought to have the disorder (cite). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released analytics that suggest ADD cases are also on the rise, attention deficit disorder is the non-hyperactive form of the disorder. According to 2010 U.S. Census data, the number of children between the ages of 5-17 being diagnosed with ADD rose 9 percent, from …show more content…
As with all drugs, the side effects of Adderall vary in severity and frequency depending on the individual and how they take it. When the drug is taken recreationally in high doses or in conjunction with other drugs, undesired side effects are more likely to occur. Some of the more common physical side effects include hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (increased heart rate), and loss of appetite. Amphetamine also activates the area in the human brain stem that controls the respiratory center, this process consequently accelerates the rate and depth of respiratory movements (cite). The psychological effects of Adderall are partially dependent on the individual user’s personality and their state of mind, typical side effects in therapeutic doses are alertness, apprehension, concentration, decreased sense of fatigue, and increased sociability (cite). In rare cases, heavy users have reportedly experienced amphetamine psychosis. Those who overdose are most likely to suffer from amphetamine psychosis, this condition is characterized by delusional thoughts, paranoia, and even hallucinations. Current statistics project that the number of people treated for amphetamine psychosis that never completely recover could be as much as 15 percent
This is a no brainer. The effects of a drug could apply to anyone; not just the mentally
According to a newly published review of decades of archaeological research, humans worldwide have been using psychoactive substances since prehistoric times. What started with the fermentation of wild berries and collecting mushrooms filled with psilocybin has now evolved to one of humanities biggest industries. Pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars each year on the research and development of pills, while at the same time a college student using household chemicals is making his own substance in his dorm room. Students, servers, doctors, soldiers, lawyers, politicians, parents, artists, teachers, police officers, fire fighters, and judges were all participants in Baker’s series. Showcasing the diversity of those who have the
PEDs are a common problem among professional and teenage athletes. Organizations have banned the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs, because of the edge that they give athletes and the health problems that are associated with them. The National Football League (NFL), Olympics, Major League Baseball (MLB), and National College Athletic Association (NCAA) have all banned the usage of any performance enhancing drug. The National Football League (NFL) implemented Human Growth Hormone (HGH) testing in October of 2014, since then no NFL player has tested positive for using the drug (Marvez). Along with human growth hormones, stimulants, anabolic steroids, and masking agents are all forms of performance enhancing
The use of performance-enhancing drugs, or PED’s, in sports has been a significant cause of athlete ridicule over the past several years in the United States of America and throughout the world. PED’s are considered a banned substance in nearly every athletic competition that is regulated at the highest level. In America, the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and Major League Baseball (MLB) are the largest professional sports companies, all of which have PED’s as a banned substance. Further, the players face significant fines, suspensions, and other penalties if they abuse the respective PED policies for each league. In this paper I will discover the history of PED use in sports, the side effects and uses,
He does a commendable job of avoiding prejudicial tropes of the era and does not demonize the drugs themselves, noting that the drug “was neither diabolical nor divine” (63). By outlining the physical, psychological, and social effects of addiction, Stevenson presents a realistic portrayal of this problem without demonizing the person suffering from addiction, and in couching as a metaphor he successfully avoids exploiting addicts as well. The narrative, especially at the time of its publication, was suspenseful, terrifying, and enthralling, and though these elements may not have aged well as the work seems rather tame by today’s standards, the story of addiction has only increased in
Methamphetamine users are also at greater risk for HIV and Hepatitis C and B due to the sharing of blood through needle use. While most of the symptoms will be alleviated with the stopping of meth use, some of the changes to the brain are irreversible. According to drugabuse.gov, a recent study even suggests that people who used methamphetamine have an increased the risk of developing Parkinson 's disease. The worst effect of methamphetamine is an overdose, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, organ problems, and
Adderall is a prescription medication that is given to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Parents tend to think their kid has a problem from moving around a lot, playing when their parents want them to sit or acting up in school, such as choosing to not listen to directions when given, talking too much or playing in line. There’s a slight difference in
According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment study, almost half of students surveyed stated they felt overwhelmed with anxiety in the last year (Novotney, 2014). These numbers continue to rise among high school students and college students around the country. It’s no question why the percentage of Adderall use among college students is also rising. Adderall is a drug commonly prescribed to treat ADHD and its symptoms; however, its use among students without the ailment is rising. The drug heightens students’ motivation, focus, and concentration (Student Health, 2016).
The lack of knowledge concerning the effects Adderall has on one’s health and the misuse of the drug has led many students to believe that there are no negative side effects of the drug. The negative effects of Adderall on the human body outweigh the positive effects that are better known by college students. Ninety-five percent of the articles in media reports “mentioned at least one possible benefit of using prescription drugs for neuro-enhancement, but only fifty-eight percent mentioned any risks or side effects” (Lakhan). Since the negative effects of Adderall are not talked about much by the media not many college students are aware of what they are taking and what could happen. Negative side effects of Adderall and drugs similar to it
Kaitlyn Rotton Dr. Debbie Davis EH 102-08 14 February 2023 Character Analysis: “Addiction” According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost 21.4% of Americans 12 and older have used illegal substances or misused prescription drugs within the past year. In Cole Meyer’s short story “Addiction,” the audience follows the journey of an unnamed narrator into a life of substance abuse. Meyer uses this character to show how quickly one can fall into addiction and how devastating its effects can be.
The effects of this type of drug can be defined as drug-induced psychosis — misinterpretation and confusion relating to a person’s ability to perceive reality, think
Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextrose-amphetamine. It works by balancing certain natural substances in the brain. Today I’m going to discuss about the side effects of Adderall, the way it impacts students, and most importantly the learning of students in
The point of this addition is to demonstrate how drugs control contemporary society. Despite being relatively well off everyone looks for a chance to escape into their own personal world and the higher ups provide the technology needed for this escapism. “The remedy was to make the holiday continues. Greedily she clamoured for ever larger, ever more frequent doses. Dr. Shaw at first demurred; then let her have what she wanted.
Psychedelic drugs include LSD (acid), MDMA (ecstasy), psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, salvia, ayahuasca, ketamine and mescaline. Psychedelic drugs have been around and used for thousands of years for religious, therapeutic, and recreational use. However, the use of psychedelic drugs have been stigmatized for people who turn to them as a medicine. There are untouched medical benefits that drug classification is keeping away from us. These drugs can assist people suffering from mental health problems like PTSD, anxiety, psychedelic drug users depression, alcoholism, and addiction in a variety of ways.
Marijuana effect on college student’s academic performance 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of Study The use of drugs is often associated with College and University students, approximately 80 percent of U.S college students have abused alcohol and 28 percent of college students smoke tobacco, once in every 22 college students uses marijuana daily or near daily. Drugs abuse has always been a common topic to study and investigate as student’s academic performance were highly influence by drugs. Students who are associated with drugs usually face academic performance problems like lack of concentration, skipping classes, and delay enrollment.