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How Does Adderall™ Work?
Season 2
Episode 23
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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