Street Names For Adderall

Adderall is a prescription stimulant containing amphetamine salts, primarily prescribed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. While effective when used as directed, it is also one of the most widely misused prescription drugs in the United States,  particularly among college students and professionals who use it without a prescription to boost focus and stamina.

When sold illegally on the street, Adderall is referred to by a range of slang names borrowed from the world of amphetamine misuse. It is most commonly taken orally, but people who misuse it also snort or inject it for a faster, more intense effect, both of which increase the risk of dependence and serious health complications.

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Popular Street Names For Adderall

Adderall is used recreationally and as a performance-enhancer for students and professionals. The stimulant effects are sometimes sought to offset the impact of “downers.”

Street names for Adderall include:

• Addies
• Bennies
• Black Beauties
• Crank
• Crosses
• Hearts
• Ice
• LA Turnaround
• Speed
• Truck Drivers
• Uppers

Some street names that indicate Adderall also signify a number of amphetamine- or methamphetamine-related drugs.

Adderall With Other Drugs

Combining Adderall with other substances is a common pattern among people who misuse the drug and significantly raises the risk of serious health complications. Because Adderall is a stimulant that raises heart rate and blood pressure, mixing it with depressants creates a dangerous opposing effect , each substance masks the warning signs of the other, making it harder to recognize when a dangerous threshold has been crossed.

Common combinations include Adderall with benzodiazepines like Xanax, opioids like oxycodone, or alcohol, sometimes referred to on the street as a “speedball” or “powerball.” In each case, the stimulant effects of Adderall can lead people to take higher doses of the depressant than they otherwise would, increasing the risk of overdose. Any combination involving Adderall and another substance should be considered high-risk.

Find Help For Adderall Addiction Today

Drug abuse in any form is cause for concern. If you or a loved one has been abusing prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall, then help is available. Adderall abuse causes both immediate and long-term effects that impact a person’s mental and physical well-being.

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