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Neuroscience supports the cognitive benefits of stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin, too, at least in some people for some tasks. Both drugs (as well as caffeine) raise the brain levels of dopamine, the juice that produces motivation and the feeling of reward.  Adderall is a combination drug containing salts of the two enantiomers of amphetamine, a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine class. Adderall is prescribed in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is also used as an athletic performance and cognitive enhancer, and recreationally as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant. The most common side effects are cardiovascular, such as irregular heartbeat (usually manifesting as tachycardia, i.e. a fast heartbeat), and psychological, such as euphoria or anxiety. Much larger doses of Adderall are likely to impair cognitive function and induce rapid muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis). Smith, M Elizabeth [added]. RATIONALE: Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) is used by healthy normal individuals to enhance attention. Research with healthy normal participants and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder indicate a possible inverse relationship between attentional function and creativity. This raises the possibility that Adderall could decrease creativity in people using it for cognitive enhancement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, the effects of Adderall on the performance of 16 healthy young adults were measured on four tests of creativity from the psychological literature: two tasks requiring divergent thought and two requiring convergent thought. Adderall is generally well-tolerated and effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD. The most common side effects are cardiovascular, such as irregular heartbeat (usually manifesting as tachycardia, i.e. a fast heartbeat), and psychological, such as euphoria or anxiety. Much larger doses of Adderall are likely to impair cognitive function and induce rapid muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis). @NithinSundaresan If you were a doctor you would know that adderall is a drug meant to treat ADD/ADHD individuals by stimulating their brain and increasing their focus. It does keep you awake and decrease fatigue, but that is in no way its purpose. @NithinSundaresan Interesting. Next time let the subjects take adderall for the whole month and study and then take the exam ya fools. @DaBrat intelligence isnt marked by ones ability to do well on an exam especially one that involves mostly memorization. Clearly you didnt read the whole text. by BrainPower.org. Adderall is a stimulant made from amphetamine salts. It is used as a prescription treatment for narcolepsy in quick-release doses and ADHD in extended-release form. Adderall is composed mainly of two different stimulants, dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. Adderall is available by prescription to patients who suffer from behavioral problems such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or narcoleptic sleep disturbances. Both legal and illegal uses of prescription stimulants like Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, and Vyvanse continue to rise for everyone from young children to adults in the workplace. For people with ADHD, these drugs can be lifesavers. 18. One of the main reasons people take stimulants without a prescription is to do better at school or work. Although the cognitive benefits of Adderall and Ritalin are far from clear, one thing they do seem to help with is rote learning. Welcome to the brave new world of cognitive enhancement, a term that typically refers to the use of attention-or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity. College kids have been doing it for years.  Email *. Though people with narcolepsy, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) all benefit from taking Adderall, most people probably know the drug for its unintended purpose — helping college students get through a night of cramming for a final exam the next day.  Stimulants can improve memorization skills ... One of the main reasons people take stimulants without a prescription is to do better at school or work. Although the cognitive benefits of Adderall and Ritalin are far from clear, one thing they do seem to help with is rote learning. 18
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