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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Surge of dopamine in the brain, which may increase the likelihood of developing an addiction.5 Dopamine is a “feel-good” neurotransmitter that normally gets released when a person engages in healthy activities that sustain life, such as eating. However, drugs can release excess dopamine, causing rewarding sensations that keep the user returning to drug use, even when it is actually causing distress in their life. Excess dopamine release is a common factor in a number of addictive substances.Addiction to Adderall is characterized by continued use despite negative consequences. Addiction is linked to but distinct from physiological dependence.Dependence occurs when a person’s body adapts to Adderall’s presence and needs it to perform as expected. Dependence can occur in someone who is taking the medication as prescribed or in an individual who is abusing the drug. When a dependent person attempts to slow or stop using the stimulant, they will often experience a set of withdrawal symptoms that may make quitting extremely difficult.Tolerance often goes hand in hand in with both dependence and addiction. Someone who snorts Adderall may eventually become tolerant to the effects of the drug, meaning they will need to consume more and more to get that initial high they felt when they first began using it.2Snorting Adderall is dangerous for a number of reasons. In addition to its effects on the brain, snorting Adderall can lead to serious and potentially fatal side effects.Adderall abuse can lead to serious physical and mental side effects, especially when it is taken in ways other than prescribed, such as by snorting. Side effects of misusing Adderall include:2,5Anger and hostility.Paranoia.Psychosis.High body temperature.Irregular heartbeat.High blood pressure.Decreased sleep.Decreased appetite.Poor nutrition.Seizures.Stroke.Snorting stimulants can also severely damage the nose. Snorting Adderall may cause side effects similar to those of snorting cocaine, such as:6,7Impaired sense of smell.Recurring nose bleeds.Congestion and runny nose.Difficulty swallowing.Nasal crusting.Chronic sinusitis and/or sinus infections.Nasal septum damage.Can Snorting Adderall Cause an Overdose?Adderall users who take the drug as prescribed are less likely to experience dangerous side effects. However, misusing the drug may increase the risk of overdose. An overdose can occur when a person consumes more of a drug than his or her body can handle. In some cases, an Adderall overdose may be fatal.Factors that may increase the risk of an Adderall overdose include:Using Adderall without a prescription.Using more than prescribed.Taking it more often than prescribed.Taking it in ways other than prescribed, such as by snorting it.Mixing Adderall with alcohol or other drugs.Signs of an Adderall overdose include:8Stomach pain.Disorientation.Blurry vision.Dizziness.Fainting.Aggression.Anxiety.Depression.Hallucinations.Irregular heart rate.Rapid breathing.Shaking.Fever.Fatigue.Muscle pain or weakness.Discolored urine (red or cola-colored).Seizures.Loss of consciousness.An Adderall overdose may also lead to sudden death, especially for users with pre-existing heart problems.8 Because of the risk for death, an Adderall
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