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Common Stimulants Stimulants cover a broad category of prescription medications, such as those used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, as well as substances like cocaine that are widely used illicitly. To be sure, even legally prescribed stimulants can be diverted and misused for non-medical purposes.3,4 Commonly prescribed stimulants include:4,5 Amphetamines […]
For any serious competitor, finding a competitive edge is going to be part of game-planning. In a perfect world with a level playing field, this edge is realized through experience, practice, research, drive, and commitment. However, there’s always the temptation to find a sharper – and more ethically ambiguous – edge to win. From steroid […]
Misuse of Adderall Due to its addiction potential, a person can rapidly move from Adderall recreational use to misuse to addiction. While teens and young adults are most affected, anyone can develop an Adderall misuse problem. The physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms can include: Sociability, talkativeness, and fast thoughts A sense of grandiosity, invincibility, and […]
What Is Adderall? Adderall is a stimulant medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It contains a mixture of both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Branded pharmaceutical formulations that include this stimulant combo include Adderall (immediate release), Adderall XR (extended release), and Mydayis (extended release). Immediate-release forms of the drug are available in oral […]
What Is Vyvanse? Vyvanse, whose generic name is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, is a medication prescribed for the treatment of ADHD and moderate to severe BED. For either condition, the person typically takes one pill daily in the morning.1 Vyvanse is a stimulant. It is not known exactly how Vyvanse relieves symptoms of ADHD, but stimulants increase […]
Vyvanse’s Abuse Potential Unlike other drugs that treat ADHD, including Ritalin and Adderall, Vyvanse’s unique chemical design means that it is activated in the body in a different way than other stimulant drugs. Vyvanse is classified as a prodrug. These substances are chemically modified versions of pharmaceuticals that must first undergo an enzymatic conversion to […]
Ritalin is a brand name for the drug methylphenidate, which is one of the approved treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin can also be used to treat the sleep disorder narcolepsy, a disorder where a person has problems staying awake during the day. The drug used to be only available in an immediate-release […]
Concerta is the brand name for the extended-release form of methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant that is most often used in the treatment of ADHD and can also be used for the treatment of narcolepsy. Methylphenidate is a powerful psychostimulant and generally classified as a controlled substance under the Schedule II (CII) classification as […]
Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) are central nervous system stimulant medications. They are both approved to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Vyvanse is not approved for use for children under the age of 6. Adderall is also approved to treat the sleep disorder narcolepsy, and Vyvanse is approved by the Food and […]
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a stimulant medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of the disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED). The drug is approved for use in individuals over 6 years old for ADHD and over 18 years old […]