Long-Term Effect of Adderall Abuse in Women

While commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, some women also take Adderall purely for the high. Many abusers of Adderall use it to boost energy to meet a deadline or complete a daunting task. Like any drug, Adderall can also be highly addictive, especially when misused. There are serious side effects like insomnia, agitation, vomiting, and even more serious long-term effects. To find out more about getting Adderall addiction treatment for women, please reach out to Crossroads today by calling 877.978.1667 or using our convenient online form.

How Adderall Abuse Affects Women

There are both short-term and long-term side effects of Adderall abuse in women. Short-term effects can include blurred vision, slurred speech, and rashes, and long-term side effects include weight loss, high blood pressure, or depression.

Other long-term effects of Adderall abuse include:

Aggressiveness and irritability
Changes in the brain that affect mood and behavior
Adverse psychological effects
Eating disorders
Heart problems and stroke
Trouble being motivated
Erectile dysfunction or related sexual problems

Getting Adderall Addiction Treatment at Crossroads

At Crossroads, we provide women’s Adderall addiction treatment in a comfortable, home-like setting where we can help women recover from their addictions and get back to a healthy way of life. Adderall abuse in women has serious long-term effects. Many women use Adderall as an appetite suppressant, so battling an eating disorder alongside an Adderall addiction is quite common. Eating disorders can layer on an additional list of side effects that also compromise the heart, lungs, and digestive system. For many women, a dual diagnosis treatment is necessary to treat both addiction and an eating disorder at the same time.

Crossroads is proud to offer a gender-responsive dual diagnosis program designed with women in mind. Adderall addiction and eating disorders are both serious chronic diseases that have very high relapse rates on their own, and even more so when put together without proper treatment.

An Adderall addiction treatment program can include the following:

Around-the-clock care at our residential program allows you to have professional medical supervision from the day you arrive to the day you leave the treatment program. The benefits of a trained team at your disposal can be invaluable as you navigate the path to recovery. Even outpatient care is available when you need it – just a phone call away at any time.
Alternative experiential therapies like yoga, meditation, music, and art therapy can round out traditional therapeutic modalities. Even faith-based therapies are available to those looking for additional support to meet their mental, emotional, and physical needs as they go through treatment.
Treatment should include customized therapy programs for each individual, such as therapeutic modalities like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, and trauma therapy.

Crossroads Understands Women’s Addiction

Women have unique needs when dealing with an addiction. They tend to have more responsibilities to balance between family, work, and their own struggles. Getting extra support through a gender-responsive program designed specifically for women gives them the greatest chance at a successful recovery. At Crossroads, we offer a very personalized approach to addiction treatment. As a result, women are able to balance their responsibilities with the treatment they need. Holistic substance use treatment programs can treat the whole person rather than just the symptoms of addiction.

We offer a number of substance abuse treatment programs to address many drug and alcohol addictions, including: