Adderall is the brand name for the immediate-release formulation of amphetamine mixed salts. It is a commonly used stimulant that is known for its ability to help people suffering from ADHD focus more on their obligations and daily tasks. On October 12, 2022, the US Food & Drug Association announced an Adderall shortage, one that continues to influence countless patients all around the country who are prescribed this medication.1 Our Banyan Treatment Center Locations are looking at how this shortage is a problem and what you can do in the case of an Adderall withdrawal.
How Does Adderall Work?
For ADHD patients, this drug works by heightening levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, producing a greater sense of regulated stimulation in the brain as opposed to the overstimulation experienced before taking it. On their own, a person with ADHD has a significantly lower level of dopamine, which is a neurological chemical that makes the individual feel good. The lack of dopamine is what causes people with this diagnosis to constantly seek out stimulation, explaining the hallmark short attention spans that many of these people struggle with.
People without an ADHD diagnosis that take Adderall may have noticeable feelings of alertness and euphoria, with a better response to external and internal stressors. Although it is not recommended to take an unprescribed substance, it can explain much misuse amongst many college students and other demographics that need focus. If you or someone you know is relying on a drug that has not been prescribed to them, our addiction facilities can address this dependence through one of our prescription drug treatment programs.
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