Adderall addiction a growing problem in Hollywood and beyond
One of the fastest-growing drug addictions in Los Angeles is Adderall. Prescribed for children with Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD, Adderall is an amphetamine that, strangely enough, slows down the brain functioning in these young people and helps them focus more effectively in the classroom.
Image-conscious Angelinos however, have discovered a different purpose for the drug - using it as an appetite suppressant to achieve weight loss targets. Many young female celebrities and up-and-coming models are believed to be using Adderall as a means for staying slim. And as with most things Hollywood ingests, there is little attention paid to potential side effects.
Of course, as with any amphetamine, there are a number of potential health consequences involved when an individual abuses Adderall, including: developing a tolerance to the drug, heart palpitations, high blood pressure and more.
The fashionistas of Los Angeles join the ranks of students at college campuses around the country who have been using Adderall for years as a means of increasing focus during exams, and staying up for long periods of time to party or study (or both).
If you or someone you know is addicted to stimulants such as Adderall, or any other drugs, help them get their lives back on track by introducing them to a results-oriented drug rehab facility. The counselors and medical professionals at a drug rehab center can help individuals break the cycle of addiction and move forward into a drug-free life.