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| It was noted that dopamine levels were elevated in the nucleus accumbens as well (Bymaster et al., 2002). The nucleus accumbens is involved in the reward circuit, thereby increasing the susceptibility of abuse of psychostimulants; stimulants are considered a Schedule II drug meaning that there is a high potential for abuse (Allen et al., 2005). | It was noted that dopamine levels were elevated in the nucleus accumbens as well (Bymaster et al., 2002). The nucleus accumbens is involved in the reward circuit, thereby increasing the susceptibility of abuse of psychostimulants; stimulants are considered a Schedule II drug meaning that there is a high potential for abuse (Allen et al., 2005). | ||
| - | The downside is that some children reported to feel embarrassed at school when taking the medication and would often skip it (Tripp & Wickens, 2008). Another pitfall is that individuals with ADHD are often forgetful and may miss a dosage of their medication and thus impairs the efficacy of the drug (Tripp & Wickens, 2008). | + | The downside is that some children reported to feel embarrassed at school when taking the medication and would often skip it (Tripp & Wickens, 2008). |
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| + | Another pitfall is that individuals with ADHD are often forgetful and may miss a dosage of their medication and thus impairs the efficacy of the drug (Tripp & Wickens, 2008). | ||
| In a specific study, the only side effects experienced were a dry mouth (Spencer et al., 2007). | In a specific study, the only side effects experienced were a dry mouth (Spencer et al., 2007). | ||
