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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
What Does Adderall Do?Adderall is a prescription stimulant used and abused for its ability to increase energy and mental focus, as well as for its potential to elicit pleasurable feelings at high enough doses.1 It is prescribed for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy,2 but it is regularly misused for its stimulant effects. As a pharmaceutical combination, Adderall contains both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Commonly obtained as an illicit substance, Adderall is referred to by a variety of street names, including “black beauties,” “uppers,” and “speed.”1Adderall is classified as a schedule II controlled substance because of its high potential for abuse and dependence.1,2 This stimulant is prescribed in both immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (XR) pill forms. Adderall IR’s effects last for 4 to 6 hours, while Adderall XR’s effects may last the duration of the day.3 Both Adderall IR and XR can lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction.Can You Snort Adderall?While many Adderall users take the drug as prescribed, others misuse it by taking more than the recommended dose or taking it without a prescription. Some users will snort Adderall, smoke it, or inject the drug to achieve a faster, more intense high.1 Snorting stimulants is the second most common route of administration, after swallowing, among college students.4Adolescents and young adults are especially at risk of misusing prescription drugs like Adderall.2 Young people may abuse their own prescriptions, take pills from family or friends, or purchase them illegally from street dealers. Adderall abuse among college students has also increased because of the drug’s reputation for improving concentration and academic performance, despite a lack of evidence that taking it recreationally is associated with improved grades.4Snorting Adderall can cause serious health problems, including high body temperature, heart problems, seizures, aggression, paranoia, and psychosis.1 Snorting can also result in Adderall overdose2 and potentially hasten the development of an addiction.5Can Snorting Adderall Make People High?In particular, snorting Adderall XR (the extended-release formulation of the drug) appeals to some users looking to get a more intense high. By crushing the medication, the users may tamper with the time-release mechanism that normally ensures a controlled release of the drug’s effects over time. Tampering with the drug in this way can produce more powerful high with a rapid onset that may be both dangerous and more likely to quickly lead the user down the path of addiction.Why Is Snorting Adderall Dangerous?Snorting Adderall delivers the drug to the brain more quickly than oral administration does. When Adderall reaches the brain, it enhances the effects of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine, which are responsible for the euphoria associated with the drug, as well as other physiological effects.2Compared to oral administration, snorting Adderall can cause a relatively rapid
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