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Adderall Abuse Causing More Addiction Problems

May 5, 2009 on 2:58 am | In Uncategorized | No Comments

(From CADCA Coalitions Online) – According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, full-time college students between the age of 18 and 22 are twice as likely to abuse the drug Adderall as non-students and part-time students. In addition, of those students surveyed, 90 percent had also engaged in binge drinking during the past month and about half of those students were heavy alcohol users. The study also shows that students who are not of the legal drinking age of 21 and used Adderall nonmedically, were more likely to binge drink than non-users. Originally prescribed for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Aderall is classified as a Schedule II drug because of its high potential for abuse, but it has recently become popular on college campuses as a study aid.

The survey also showed that of the full-time students that had used Adderall nonmedically in the past year were more than 3 times as likely to abuse marijuana and eight times as likely to abuse cocaine. Those students were also eight times more likely to misuse tranquilizers, and five times more likely to abuse other painkillers as well.

Adderall addiction and abuse has become an increasingly alarming problem among teenagers and young adults in America.  If you suspect someone you love is abusing Adderall or any other drug, contact us today to find successful drug rehab centers.