The Function and Purposes of ADDERALL
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Adderall is a brand of pharmaceutical psychostimulant created and prescribed to correct mental disorders, most commonly ADHD, as a possible alternative to Ritalin. By altering chemicals in the brain, Adderall increases user concentration and alertness, while decreasing cognitive fatigue. When used properly, Adderall will improve overall cognitive performance and assist function for those individuals who have particular cognitive and psychological impairments.
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