How Does Adderall™ Work?

This week Reactions takes a look at the science behind how Adderall works. There's a lot of chemistry in that little pill that affects your nervous system. 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? This week, Reactions explains how amphetamine helps you focus--the chemistry of Adderall.

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Producer: Elaine Seward

Scientific consultants:
Tien Nguyen, Ph.D.
Ryan Davison, Ph.D.
Darcy Gentlemen, Ph.D.

Writers:
Tien Nguyen, Ph.D.
Elaine Seward
Noel Waghorn

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

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