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Education Empowered Understanding Adderall Use

Education Empowered Understanding Adderall Use.

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Education Empowered Understanding Adderall Use

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  1. Education EmpoweredUnderstanding Adderall Use Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medication. It is used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and excessively active behavior in patients with ADHD. Possible Side Effects from Adderall Use Did you know? Short Term • Anxiety • Depression • Dehydration • Insomnia • Headaches • Heart palpitations • Nausea  • Loss of appetite Long Term • Depression • Irregular heartbeat • Malnutrition • Weight loss • Chronic tremors • Permanent alteration of brain function due to irregular blood flow in the brain Consuming the following substances in combination with Adderall may amplify adverse side effects: • Large amounts of Vitamin C • Caffeine • Antihistamines • Over-the-counter cold medicines • Alcohol with Adderall can increase the associated health risks of both substances. ADDERALL NO MEDICATION The white areas show any part of the brain that is working 15% greater than it should optimally. The red areas are used to distinguish different areas of the brain. Smart Study Tips Due to the pressure to succeed in school, some college students without clinically diagnosed ADHD use Adderall as a study tool to reach their academic goals. College students who use Adderall for medical or non-medical reasons can achieve sustained academic success by forming healthy habits such as: • Find a personal study spot where you are comfortable and away from distractions. • Treat yourself! For every 30 minutes you work give yourself a 10 minute break. • Disconnect from the media to connect with your education! Try using websites like selfcontrolapp.com, to ‘lock’ certain websites from yourself for a certain block of time. • Make a plan with your professor and schedule a weekly check in. • Find a time management tool that works for you (i.e. calendar, agenda, sticky notes) • Figure out the time of day when you are most productive and try to best utilize that time. Resources WWU Student Health Center Scott Martinez - Risk Reduction Specialist Counseling Center 360-650- 3400 360-650-6865 (360) 650-3164

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