Adderall Infographic

Sep. 29, 2015

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Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Edward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADC

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Last Edited: February 20, 2020

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Clinically Reviewed

Edward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADC

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All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Adderall is a CNS stimulant (“upper”) amphetamine that is used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). It consists of both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Like all amphetamines, Adderall is classified by its ability to increase neurotransmitter activity the brain by imitating Adrenaline. Visit the Adderall Page for more information.

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Patricia has a deep interest in mental health care services, and the treatment of addictive disorders. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Solana Beach, California. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II). Patricia’s clinical work at includes individual and group therapy for men with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. She also is trained in the treatment of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Edward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADC

Experienced Drug and alcohol counselor with many years case management experience. MS, CAP. and LADC with a demonstrated history and Strong healthcare services professional skilled in Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Sales, and Crisis Intervention, CBT and Motivational Interviewing skills.