How Does Adderall Work?

  • Published14 Jul 2015
  • Reviewed14 Jul 2015
  • Source American Chemical Society

More than 25 million people rely on Adderall and other similar drugs to help treat narcolepsy, depression and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how does amphetamine, the active ingredient in Adderall, work?

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