What Is An Adderall High?
Taking Adderall at a higher dosage or in ways other than prescribed can cause users to feel a high. This sensation is typically pleasant, but the come down from the high is not. Getting treatment for Adderall addiction can end the vicious cycle of Adderall abuse.
Adderall, brand name for a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, is a prescription drug used in the treatment of ADHD. It is also occasionally used to treat narcolepsy in its instant release form.
Adderall is a Schedule II drug, meaning it is only available through prescription and has a high potential for abuse.
When used as prescribed, Adderall can help a person with ADHD focus and have more self-control. It can also increase energy and provide the ability to avoid distraction. When abused, the person may experience something known as an Adderall high.
A person can also experience a number of negative side effects while taking Adderall. This is especially true when the drug is abused. Negative side effects of Adderall may include increased heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia, and stomach problems.
While Adderall certainly does offer therapeutic benefits for individuals with ADHD, it is still highly addictive and can lead to dependence. Adderall addiction can change how the brain produces certain neurotransmitters and leave a person unable to feel pleasure without the drug.
Adderall High
Taking more Adderall than prescribed or taking it illegally is a common way that people achieve an Adderall high. Feeling high on Adderall can be incredibly pleasurable.
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Common symptoms of an Adderall high include:
- feelings of euphoria
- increased energy
- increased self-confidence
- heightened concentration
- rushes of excitement
- decreased need for sleep
- decreased appetite
The higher the dose a person takes, the more likely he or she is to experience an Adderall high. Also, taking the instant release version of Adderall seems to produce a quicker high. The extended-release version of the drug has a much slower effect.
Coming Down From An Adderall High
An Adderall high can make someone feel euphoric and incredibly happy and energetic. When the high wears off, the person can feel the opposite.
Common symptoms of coming down from an Adderall high include:
- anxiety
- depression
- increased need for sleep
- increased hunger
- lethargy
- extreme fatigue
- psychosis
- lack of motivation
The longer the drug is abused, the more intense the come down will be.
Getting Help For Adderall Abuse And Addiction
Using Adderall for the high it produces is considered abuse. Abusing Adderall can quickly lead to dependence and addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling with Adderall addiction, getting help is the best way to get on the path to recovery.
Many people addicted to Adderall have found success with long-term programs like an inpatient treatment program. Inpatient programs require patients to live at the facility for an extended period of time, usually 30 to 60 days.
To learn more about what an Adderall high is and the treatment programs available for Adderall addiction, contact us today.
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