When someone uses Adderall excessively for prolonged periods, their brain’s chemical equilibrium can be severely disrupted. Production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, which affect energy level, motivation, focus, and mood, is stimulated by amphetamines like Adderall, and when they first start consuming the drug users are often swept away by feelings of euphoria and invincibility.
However, as use escalates in response to growing tolerance for the drug, the brain slowly loses its capacity to manufacture these important chemicals independently, forcing the user to take more and more Adderall just to feel normal. Peak performance will no longer be the goal, as addiction takes over and puts its own needs before everything else.
This is the physical side of Adderall dependency, and these profound and disturbing changes in brain activity will endure for as long as drug use continues. Initially, they will be accompanied by a range of short-term symptoms of Adderall abuse, which may include:
Anxiety
Fatigue
Constipation
Lethargy
Disturbed sleep
Loss of motivation
Racing heartbeat
Breathing difficulties
Loss of appetite
Dry mouth
Nausea
Restlessness
Digestive troubles
If these warning signs of abuse and impending addiction are not heeded, most will persist and could eventually become chronic. If the unrestrained use of Adderall continues, the user may ultimately experience even more severe long-term side effects, such as:
High blood pressure
Significant weight loss
Chronic respiratory distress
Insomnia
Vision troubles
Skin problems (hives, rashes, and/or blistering)
Unprovoked aggressiveness
Paranoia
Manic episodes
Panic attacks
Depression
Dizziness
Hallucinations
Heart attack
Stroke
Seizures
Overdose, possibly leading to death if the dosage of Adderall is high or the drug is combined with other intoxicants like alcohol or opioids.
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