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Adderall Abuse, 2005.
A look at how the the ADD drug, Adderall, is abused by students.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines how many factors contribute to why today's youth are abusing the pharmaceutical drug, Adderall, an amphetamine belonging to the group of medicines called central nervous systems stimulants, which are used to treat attention deficit disorder. It looks at how Adderall appeals to young kids who are not seeking out hard drugs, but still want a buzz; many students purchase Adderall solely to enhance their endurance during their school week.
From the Paper
"Another form of abuse is abuse apparent in a study done in October 2001, thirty-four percent of students medically prescribed to Adderall admitted to having been approached to sell or trade their medicine. Prescription holders are generally middle school to college age and sell to their own classmates. Many people sell only amongst their circle of friends, but ample money can be made by selling to the public domain (Sorter). For instance, Anna, a senior at Harvard, speaks of a former classmate who sold each tablet for ten dollars and would make six hundred dollars from each full prescription (Wonder Drugs). Locally, the average price for a 30mg tablet ranges between five to ten dollars. The demand for stimulants allows a student with a prescription to sell his whole bottle quickly and with such a high asking price."
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Adderall, 2002.
A description of this drug and the disorder it is prescribed for - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper looks at the effects and benefits of Adderall. It firsts provides a brief definition of ADHD and examines how this drug is able to improve the lives of those with this condition. It lists for what symptoms the drug is prescribed and what improvement in behavior is expected.
From the Paper
"Before examining the benefits of Adderall, it is useful to understand a little bit of the condition called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), for which Adderall is prescribed, and therefore how it functions. ADHD refers to a family of related chronic neurobiological disorders that interfere with an individual?s capacity to regulate activity level (hyperactivity), inhibit behavior (impulsivity), and attend to tasks (inattention) in developmentally appropriate ways. The core symptoms of ADHD include an inability to sustain attention and concentration, developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. Children with ADHD experience inability to sit still and pay attention in class and so suffer social and academic consequences."
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ADD and Medication, 2007.
This paper discusses attention deficit disorder and the use of prescriptions drugs for treatment.
1,986 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper explains that attention deficit disorder (ADD) is classified as a biological disorder for which prescription medications have been proven effective in treating it. These currently include Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall. The paper relates that the disorder affects mostly children and many are concerned with the fact that children are being medicated by strong prescription drugs. The paper discusses how doctors believe that medication may be the best treatment for the disorder due to its high success rate. The paper contends that the main critics of these medications and their use in children are people who do not fully understand what ADD is. Thus, their objections can not be given credibility.
From the Paper
"Because widespread knowledge of ADD is recent and also because the disorder affects mostly children, many are concerned with the fact they these children are being medicated by strong prescription drugs. Many even feel that these children are being overmedicated when there are other less potent treatments which doctors could consider for the treatment of the disorder. Furthermore, some even argue that the drugs which are prescribed for these children have not been studied long enough to assess the long term effect they will have on their growing bodies. However, the affects of these drugs have been studied and these medications may be the best treatment for people suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 2005.
This paper argues against the use of prescribed medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and suggests alternative methods of treatment.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that, because children with ADHD have behavioral characteristics that are disruptive in the classroom, parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may experience numerous battles with educators and administrators about the need to medicate their children. The author points out that prescribed medications, commonly given to ADHD children such as Adderall and Ritalin have many side effects. The paper urges that a consistent behavior modification program is an excellent and successful substitute for medicating these children
Table of Contents
History of ADHD and its Symptoms
Struggles of having a Child with ADHD
Medications Used for the Treatment of ADHD and their Side Effects
Alternative Options for Treatment
From the Paper
"Another commonly prescribed medication for the child with ADD or ADHD is Ritalin. Ritalin has historically been used for the treatment of ADD of ADHD the longest, and it has the same side effects as Adderall and all of the other medications prescribed for the treatment of ADD and ADHD. In May of 2000 in a Texas court, the law firm of Waters and Kraus brought forth a class action suit against the manufactures of Ritalin. This suit charged that the American Psychiatric Association committed fraud in conspiring to over-promote the diagnosis of ADHD and its treatment with the stimulant, Ritalin (Breggin). What many citizens do not know is that representatives of prescription drug companies visit doctors' offices on a daily basis."
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