Stimulants
Adderall (Study Drug Abuse)
Street names: Addy, Study drug, Smart pills, Speed (misused)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Focus, wakefulness, mild euphoria at prescribed doses
- Suppressed appetite, insomnia
⚠Key risks
- Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates
- Cardiovascular strain; rare sudden death in users with heart conditions
- Counterfeit 'Adderall' sold online contains METH or caffeine/meth blends
- Psychosis at high/abuse doses
- The campus epidemic — 1 in 5 college students report non-medical use
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, chest pain
- Panic, aggression, paranoia
- Overheating, seizures
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates; Cardiovascular strain; rare sudden death in users with heart conditions | $3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) look like?
Blue/peach IR tablets, XR capsules; diverted prescriptions and counterfeit 'Adderall' presses
What are the signs of a Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) overdose?
Racing heart, chest pain; Panic, aggression, paranoia; Overheating, seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates Dependence can develop with regular use.