Overview of Adderall -- Best Known as an ADD Medication

Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant, which affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. What this means is the medication allows a person to focus more, and thus allows that person to not become frustrated due to him or her not concentrating. Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are stimulants that:

1. Improve a person's attention span.
2. Increase the person's ability to concentrate more and follow directions.
3. Decrease distractibility.
4. Decrease sudden mood swings, impulsiveness, and aggression.
5. Increase one's ambition to stay awake.

Adderall is a very satisfying medication if it is taken as prescribed. Children as young as 3 years of age can take Adderall, and many children and teens take it when they go to school. Adderall is prescribed for people that have the following symptoms:

1. Short Attention Span
2. Hyperactivity Disorder
3. Moderate to Severe Distractibility
4. Sudden Mood Swings
5. Impulsiveness

* Adderall may also be used for other purposes that aren't listed in this article.

If one appears to have one or more of the symptoms above, they may have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or possibly even ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). A psychiatrist is best to talk to if a person believes they have ADD or ADHD, and Adderall is one of the top medications that is prescribed for these conditions.