Posted: 07/30/05 - 02:00 Post subject: Adderall addiction
Hello,
Doctor prescribed my mother adderall. This is amphetamine, so I am worried she might get addicted. Is it possible that adderall could cause addiction?
Thanks in advance!
Hello there,
As you said, adderall is amphetamine and has high potential for abuse. Adderall can cause addiction if it is used over a long period of time. Adderall is classified as schedule II controlled substance, which means abuse of the drug may lead to severe psychological or physical addiction. That is why adderall should be used only with patients where alternative therapy has been ineffective.
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