ADDerall and Ritalin - the Use and Abuse

Send us Fan MailSummary:  Why give an amphetamine to someone who can’t sit still?  And why has there been a shortage of Adderall?  And what happens when someone drinks with Adderall?  This episode addresses these questions, beginning at the molecular level with how these drugs have their effect, to why on the societal scale there has been an increase in the usage of Adderall.  And finally, what happens when Adderall is taken with alcohol, and why this is a bad idea.  In addition, the discussion also addresses the positive effect of these drugs for those in need, and the effect of these drugs in those who misuse them, and who thus confirm its proper classification as a substance with a high abuse potential.    Topics:·      Amphetamine to Hyperactive Person? 01:56·      Mechanism of Action 02:14·      Ritalin (methylphenidate) 02:55·      Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin 03:25·      Neurochemical Balance 03:56·      Long Term Use 04:50·      Receptor Sensitivity 05:30·      Blood Pressure 05:50·      Narcolepsy 06:15·      Misuse (weight loss/study/party drug) 06:20·      ADHD vs. non-ADHD 07:05·      Function vs. Fly (indication vs. abuse) 07:54·      Alcohol and Adderall 09:42·      Adderall Shortage 13:15·      DEA Pandemic Policy Change 14:09·      Drug-Disease Interactions 15:48·      Adderall Stories – Anxiety/Drowsiness/Feeling 16:15·      Non-Stimulant ADHD Options (clonidine, guanfacine, atomoxetine) 19:22·      ADD or DAD? 21:10·      Abuse Potential and Balance 22:10·      Drug-Drug Interactions 23:50  Questions and comments to  [email protected]