In 1994 Rexar was bought out by Richwood Pharmaceuticals who renamed the drug Adderall (in reference to its newly discovered effectiveness in treating ADD). After being pulled, its amphetamine components were reformulated by its maker Rexar and, in spite of the fact that it lacked FDA approval, it somehow made it back onto the market where it remained for quite a while. It began life as Obetrol, a weight loss drug that was ultimately pulled from the market in 1973 because it was deemed ineffective by the government’s Drug Efficacy Study Implementation Program. Background of the Substance…Īdderall wasn’t always Adderall, and it wasn’t always the kind of effective all-purpose medication it is today. On the downside, it can also decrease reaction time, and large doses of Adderall can interfere with cognitive abilities and even induce a state of psychosis wherein the person is beset by paranoia and delusions. As we just mentioned, however, it’s also found more than its share of shady applications and is prized by some for its alleged ability to generate a euphoric state and enhance the sex drive.Īs it acquired a reputation on the street, it also acquired some street names including:Īdderall is known to increase a person’s resistance to fatigue as well as their physical strength.
It’s also used to enhance cognitive abilities as well as athletic performance, making it one of the most versatile medications on the market today. From a clinical perspective, it’s used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. Adderall is one of those drugs that has as many legitimate clinical uses as it does questionable recreational uses.
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