Adderall
Attention deficit medication
Adderall is a brand-name prescription stimulant combining amphetamine salts, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
It increases focus and alertness by affecting dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
The drug is widely misused as a study aid or cognitive enhancer: Half the kids in my dorm were on Adderall during finals week.
Medical dispensing authorization
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
tablet · capsule · pharmacy · Schedule II · controlled substance · generic · brand name · titration
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- energyPower to do work
- productivityOutput relative to input
clarity · motivation · wakefulness · euphoria · appetite suppression · insomnia · anxiety · dry mouth
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- prefrontal cortexBrain's planning and impulse center
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
psychostimulant · synaptic · neural pathways · central nervous system · neurochemistry · brain chemistry · catecholamine · receptor
Excessive physical or mental energy
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- inattentionLack of focus
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
neurodevelopmental · diagnosis · behavioral therapy · child psychiatry · comorbidity · special education · 504 plan · titration
Material supporting academic work
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- examsFormal academic tests
- collegeHigher education institution
university · library · deadline · GPA · grades · academic pressure · dissertation · thesis
Partners for shared learning
- speedRate of motion
- uppersStimulant drugs, informally
- smart pillsSupplements for cognition
- beansEdible pod seeds
Excessive medication ordering
- misuseImproper application
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- dependenceState of needing another
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
black market · diversion · ethics · fairness · cognitive enhancement · performance enhancement · regulation · DEA
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- dextroamphetamineStimulant for attention disorders
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
dosage · tablet · capsule · pharmacy · Schedule II · controlled substance · generic · brand name · titration · refill
focus
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- energyPower to do work
productivity · clarity · motivation · wakefulness · euphoria · appetite suppression · insomnia · anxiety · dry mouth · heart rate
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- prefrontal cortexBrain's planning and impulse center
stimulant · psychostimulant · synaptic · neural pathways · central nervous system · neurochemistry · brain chemistry · catecholamine · receptor · cognitive enhancement
hyperactivity
Excessive physical or mental energy
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- inattentionLack of focus
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
hyperfocus · neurodevelopmental · diagnosis · behavioral therapy · child psychiatry · comorbidity · special education · 504 plan · titration · medication management
study aid
Material supporting academic work
college · university · library · deadline · GPA · grades · academic pressure · dissertation · thesis · term paper
study buddies
Partners for shared learning
- speedRate of motion
- uppersStimulant drugs, informally
- smart pillsSupplements for cognition
overprescription
Excessive medication ordering
- misuseImproper application
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- dependenceState of needing another
addiction · black market · diversion · ethics · fairness · cognitive enhancement · performance enhancement · regulation · DEA · drug seeking
- controlled substancescocaine, fentanyl, codeine, heroin, morphine
- psychoactive drugsmethamphetamine, psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, ketamine
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
Adderallsedatives
Drugs that calm
Ambien · Xanax · depressants · benzodiazepines · Valium
Adderallbehavioral therapy
Psychotherapy targeting observable actions
cognitive behavioral therapy · meditation · mindfulness training · talk therapy · therapy
Adderallbrain fog
Cognitive sluggishness and confusion
cognitive impairment · mental fatigue · drowsiness · intoxication · sedation