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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Adderall and alcohol are two of the most commonly used drugs among college and high school students. The substances are generally cheap and easily accessible. Alcohol is widely available at bars and stores, and Adderall is one of the most prescribed medications among young people for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.Those without an Adderall prescription can easily obtain the drug. People who have a legitimate prescription may sell the medication to others or give it away. Students often use Adderall to pull all-nighters while cramming for tests. They also use it to party for longer periods of time.Adderall is a stimulant drug that increases heart rate and blood pressure, and alcohol is a depressant that can slow heart rate and breathing. But when taken together, they do not negate the effects of each other. Adderall lessens the depressive effects of alcohol. Alcohol can increase the euphoria caused by recreational Adderall use.People often mix alcohol with ADHD medications so they can drink more over longer periods of time. The stimulant effects of Adderall keep people alert and prevent them from passing out, making them less likely to notice the signs of dangerous alcohol consumption. This increases their risk of alcohol poisoning.The risks of mixing alcohol and Adderall also include serious health consequences, such as alcohol poisoning, cardiovascular problems, hallucinations and seizures. In rare cases, it can result in death.Side Effects of Combined Adderall and Alcohol UseAccording to researchers with St. Joseph’s Medical Center, concurrent alcohol and Adderall use has been linked to heart attack, arrhythmia and hypertension — even among individuals who had no prior risk factors for cardiovascular issues. Convulsions Increased body temperature Palpitations Tremors and muscle twitching These side effects can lead to more serious health problems and permanent damage to the body. In some cases, mixing the substances can cause a heart attack or a fatal alcohol overdose.Risky Behaviors and Lowered InhibitionsIn addition to the detrimental health effects of combining alcohol and Adderall, this pattern of misuse also can lower inhibitions. As a result, individuals are more likely to engage in dangerous decision-making that may cause serious harm to themselves and others.Lowered inhibitions are a common side effect of alcohol consumption. But as Adderall use drives higher levels of intoxication from drinking, inhibitions may be lowered to a much greater extent.In combination, Adderall and alcohol use compounds the risks of dangerous behaviors that people would normally avoid when they are sober. Drunk driving Aggressive or violent behavior Sexual misconduct Unlawful behavior Unnecessary risk-taking Immoral behavior While alcohol and Adderall use is not the only factor that contributes to these dangerous behaviors, combining the two substances may change an individual’s mindset. The resulting loss of control can prevent people
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