- It's known as a study drug. Its nicknames include “college crack”
- Students who take Adderall for studying report that they can concentrate on their books for hours at a time, and can then do better on an exam because of the drug.
- It's also known as a party drug.
- Adderall contains dextroamphetamine, which creates a feeling of excitement, happiness, confidence and allows users to go without sleep for long periods of time.
- A weight-loss drug.
- Loss in appetite is often a side effect of Adderall and is particularly welcomed by young women looking for an easy way to lose weight. This is not what the drug is used for, but it is one of the ways its being abused.