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College Adderall Abuse. By Jacob Russell. Adderall Abuse. Full-time College Students are twice as likely to abuse Adderall. Nearly 90% of the full-time college students who had used Adderall non-medically in the past year also were past month binge alcohol drinkers. Adderall Abuse. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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College Adderall Abuse
By Jacob Russell
Adderall Abuse
Full-time College Students are twice as likely to abuse Adderall.
Nearly 90% of the full-time college students who had used Adderall non-medically in the past year also were past month binge alcohol drinkers.
ADDERALL ABUSE
The Problem!Picture source:http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2011/10/26/prescription-drugs-commonly-abused-by-students/
Side Effects of AdderallShort Term Abuse
Extreme Weight Loss
Insomnia Depression Cardiovascular
Issues Loss of
Concentration
Long Term Abuse Aggression/hostility Blistering or peeling skin Difficulty breathing or swallowing Difficulty falling asleep or staying
asleep Hallucinations Hives Irregular heartbeat Mania Motor tics or verbal tics Nervousness Restlessness Seizures Sexual dysfunction Slow or difficult speech
Adderall is ILLEGAL
Abusing Adderall is not only highly dangerous but also is illegal!
Not only is it illegal to use this medication without a prescription for Adderall, but it can also be dangerous. Just because Adderall is a prescription medication, it does not mean that it is safe for everyone
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ADDERALL IS ILLEGAL
The Real Gatew
ay Drug?
People who abuse are
3 times more likely to use marijuana (79.9% vs. 27.2%)
8 times more likely to use cocaine (28.9% vs. 3.6%)
8 times more likely to use tranquilizers non-medically (24.5% vs. 3%)
5 times more likely to use pain relievers non-medically (44.9% vs. 8.7%).
Picture source:http://oade.nd.edu/educate-yourself-drugs/prescription-drug-abuse/
THE REAL GATEWAY DRUG?
FIND HELP!
If you or someone you know abuses Adderall and has an Adderall addiction find them help now!
DON’T WAIT CALL
1-800-943-0566
VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://drugabuse.com/library/how-to-help-an-adderall-addict/