The Really “Ugly” Side of Stimulant Meds for ADHD
What are the really bad things that can happen? Stimulant meds are in the same class as morphine and barbiturates the potential for abuse is real abusers report cocaine-like effects Large doses give feelings of : euphoria more energy sense of power As effects wear off: heightened fatigue irritability, depression craving for more Persistent use can lead to: psychotic episodes paranoid behaviour hallucinations bizarre behaviour