Difference between revisions of "Adderall"
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| − | Adderall is an amphetamine prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Adderall, a highly controlled substance, works to help people with ADD and ADHD stay focused and calm. When people without these disorders use it, Adderall works like a stimulant | + | Adderall is an amphetamine prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall, a highly controlled substance, works to help people with ADD and ADHD stay focused and calm. When people without these disorders use it, Adderall works like a stimulant<ref>Krista Nightengale & Bonnie Thompson, Oklahoma Daily; SOURCE: U. Oklahoma, Drug's popularity as study aid growing, University Wire, 5-May-2005, Accessed 21-January-2010</ref>. The drug was introduced to the market to help treat ADHD in 1994 by [[Richwood Pharmaceuticals Inc]]<ref>Cliff Peale, Prescription for growth: New drug could put Richwood Pharmaceuticals on national map, Cincinnati Business Courier, 13-June-1994, Vol 11; No 5; Sec 1; pg 1, Accessed 21-January-2010</ref>. |
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Adderall is an amphetamine prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall, a highly controlled substance, works to help people with ADD and ADHD stay focused and calm. When people without these disorders use it, Adderall works like a stimulant[1]. The drug was introduced to the market to help treat ADHD in 1994 by Richwood Pharmaceuticals Inc[2].
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- ↑ Krista Nightengale & Bonnie Thompson, Oklahoma Daily; SOURCE: U. Oklahoma, Drug's popularity as study aid growing, University Wire, 5-May-2005, Accessed 21-January-2010
- ↑ Cliff Peale, Prescription for growth: New drug could put Richwood Pharmaceuticals on national map, Cincinnati Business Courier, 13-June-1994, Vol 11; No 5; Sec 1; pg 1, Accessed 21-January-2010
