Adderall on
College
Campuses
Catherine N., Kaitlyn C.
Professor Raymond
UWRT 1104
What is Adderall?
Adderall is a prescription medication that increases the levels of serotonin,
dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain
All of these hormones are responsible for the control of emotions and feelings of
pleasure
**There is no such thing as a certain type of drug addict, substance abuse can affect
anyone
Is Adderall Addictive?
Adderall is considered a Schedule II substance on the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA)
Requirements to be a Schedule II substance:
The drug of other substance has a high potential for abuse
The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States
or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions
Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Other drugs on the list of Schedule II substances: cocaine, meth, opium,
oxycodone
Adderall has many of the common effects as the famous drug cocaine
Similar chemical makeup as Meth
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