1. Negative Effects of Using Adhd medications non-medically
Numero Dos
Grace Holland, Pete Mikaele, Chase Chilson
English
19 March 2014

2. Consequences of use Its illegal without prescription from doctor
Side effects of Adderall - more addictive
Weight loss, insomnia, irritability, increased muscle tension, anxiety, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, Headaches, jitters, and stomach problems.
Side effects of Vyvanse - less addictive
Discomfort, erectile dysfunction, dizziness, restlessness, nausea, dry mouth, anxiety, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, weight loss, irritability, euphoria, upper abdominal pain, rapid heartbeat.

3. Pressure on college campuses
Students want to keep up with others on the prescription pills
Grades, students want to be able to maintain and earn good grades
Students want to be able to spend many hours working

4. Feelings Students want to have the upper hand
They feel like they have to take the pills

5. Issues Students become dependent on the medications
They do not feel the same without taking it

6. abuse Students begin to develop other problems
They start to try speed, cocaine, and other drugs
Alcohol abuse can also go along with the abuse of these medications

7. Statistics and surveys
In 2004 a government survey found that methylphenidate, the main drug in ADHD medications, had a connection to 1,541 drug-related emergency visits.
In 2005 the same survey found that the number of emergency visits had risen to 3,212.
In February of 2007, the Food and Drug Administration required the manufacturers of ADHD medications to make known to patients the dangerous risks and side effects that are associated with these types of medications

8. Side effects of Adhd medications
Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions
Seizures
Hypertension: Abnormally high blood pressure
Hypotension: Abnormally low blood pressure
Tachycardia: Rapid heart beat
Palpitations: Irregular heart beat
Dsyrhythmia: Abnormal rhythm of the heart or brain
These health risks are increased when the medication is taken non- medically or when combined with alcohol or other types of drugs.

9. TABLE 1. Frequencies and brands of MPH used Nonmedically
Used Methylphenidate Non-Medically
N=110
Within past 30 Days
15 (13%)
Within past 12 months but not past 30 days
27 (24%)
More than 12 months ago
68 (62%)
Frequency of use in preceding 12 months
N = 110
Brand-name product used most often
Only once
35 (32%)
Ritalin
59 (54%)
2-10 times
49 (45%)
Concerta
15 (14%)
11-50 times
20 (18%)
Metadate
times
1 (1%)
MPH HCL (generic)
More than 100 times
Don’t know
38 (35%)
Not sure/Declined to answer
4 (4%)
Declined to answer
2 (2%)

10. Results of table 1 Out of 110 students surveyed
Most, 62%, used ADHD medications non-medically over 12 months prior to participating in the survey
Out of the students who used in the preceding 12 months:
Most, 45%, used between 2 and 10 times
Ritalin was the brand that most, 54%, of the students used.

11. Table 2. Proportions of Lifetime Illicit Drug Use by Misusers and Non-misusers of Prescription Stimulant Medication N = 42
Illicit Drug
Misusers Reported Using
Non-Misusers Reported Using
Nicotine
94.7%
47.8%
Alcohol
100.0%
91.3%
Marijuana
73.9%
Cocaine
47.4%
13.0%
Amphetamine
5.3%
4.3%
Hallucinogens
57.9%
21.7%
Opiates
26.3%
0.0%
Inhalants
10.5%

12. Results of table 2 Out of 42 students surveyed
Alcohol and Marijuana were the two most used illicit drugs between both misusers (100% and 100%) and non-misusers (91.3% and 73.9%).
Misusers were the only ones that reported using Opiates (26.3%) and Inhalants (10.5%).
Nicotine was the third most used drug between both groups of students.
94.7% for misusers and 47.8% for non-misusers
Amphetamines were the least used drug
0% for both groups
Non-misusers had 0% for opiates and inhalants as well.

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