If You Need To Pop An Addy To Get Through The Semester, You’re Already Failing
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If You Need To Pop An Addy To Get Through The Semester, You’re Already Failing

Ever hear of prescription drugs being made for those who actually need them?

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If You Need To Pop An Addy To Get Through The Semester, You’re Already Failing
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Adderall is the most abused prescription drug in America, and much of this trend is owed to college students relying on it for all-nighters and staying awake all night at parties.

I'm sick of hearing college students say "Yo can I take some of that Adderall," or "I need Adderall for this shit." News flash: you don't need Adderall. You know who needs Adderall?

Those with ADHD and sometimes narcolepsy. Can Adderall help you stay awake and focused? Absolutely. But that doesn't mean you get to abuse it and create a stigma for those who take it and actually need it.

If Adderall abuse continues, it's possible that pharmacies will make it harder to get for individuals who actually need it to obtain it. Here's how it works on an ADHD brain that needs it: Adderall increases the dopamine levels in the brain (to a level that individuals without ADHD already have as individuals with ADHD have lower levels of dopamine). This decreases our impulsiveness, increases our focus levels and helps us complete tasks faster.

As for individuals taking Adderall that don't have ADHD, sorry to break it to you, but SURPRISE! It's mostly a placebo effect. Adderall doesn't actually do anything for you in terms of focus. Sorry! But this doesn't mean Adderall doesn't affect your brain. If you take Adderall or other ADHD drugs without actually having ADHD, here's what happens: it increases your dopamine levels (that of which you have a normal amount -- refer to statements above) to a dangerously high level, so you'll probably suffer from fatigue and increased sadness.

I advise you to rethink your choice of taking Adderall or other ADHD drugs. Not only are they proven across 40 studies to have solely a placebo effect for those without ADHS, but they raise your dopamine levels to dangerously high levels, increasing your sadness level. Is feeling sad worth it for a drug that doesn't even do anything for you? I think not!

Why does Adderall not work for you? BECAUSE IT WASN'T MADE FOR YOUR BRAIN! So stop taking Adderall if you don't have ADHD.

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