Arizona Stimulant Addiction Treatment Center

“Stimulant” is another term for psychoactive drugs that increase users’ alertness, productivity, and mental function. Commonly abused stimulants include Ritalin, Adderall, and other prescription drugs that contain methamphetamines. Such drugs are often prescribed for people experiencing symptoms of any of the following:

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Narcolepsy
• Depression

Anyone taking prescription stimulants is at high risk for addiction, and addiction often occurs slowly over time. If you or someone you love is taking a stimulant medication, there may be cause for concern if any of the following are true:

• Stimulant use has increased over time.
• Stimulants are being injected, snorted, smoked, or consumed in large quantities.
• The user is exhibiting dangerous, erratic, or risky behavior.
• The user is experiencing social withdrawal, sexual dysfunction, weight loss, a desire to reduce stimulant use or quit entirely, and other negative effects on their work, family, and social life.