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Blog 2021 February What Happens If I Take Adderall without a Prescription?
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What Happens If I Take Adderall without a Prescription?

Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates || 11-Feb-2021

Side Effects of Adderall Use

Adderall is a prescription amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A stimulant drug, Adderall is often abused by people who don’t have ADHD because of its desirable effects. As a result, more and more young people — particularly college students — are getting their hands on this prescription stimulant despite not having a prescription. Oftentimes, they will buy Adderall from their friends or classmates to help with studying or “take the edge off” at parties.

Young people report Adderall’s “desirable” effects to include:

  • Improves concentration and focus
  • Helps students stay awake
  • Improves sociability and talkativeness

However, Adderall’s side effects are not that desirable. Young people may think it’s helpful, but in reality, the cons outweigh the pros. Unless it’s prescribed, you could experience some detrimental side effects of Adderall, which include:

  • Restlessness
  • Nervousness
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Talkativeness
  • Headache
  • Difficulty falling asleep

The side effects can worsen in some people and create severe reactions, including:

  • Seizures
  • Paranoia
  • Swelling
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pains
  • Slow or difficult speech
  • Hallucinating
  • Aggressive behavior

Criminal Penalties for Possessing Non-Prescribed Adderall

Unfortunately, Adderall abuse may not only result in negative health impacts but also criminal charges under certain circumstances. Keep in mind that Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance and can get you in trouble if you possess it without having a valid prescription. Schedule II drugs are considered dangerous by the federal government because of their high abuse potential and ability to cause severe psychological or physical dependence.

As such, if you’re wondering what happens if you take non-prescribed Adderall, the answer is “drug crime charges.” These charges include:

  • Possession of Adderall
  • Delivery or manufacturing of Adderall
  • Sale of Adderall

Since possession of Adderall is a highly-common crime among young people, we will discuss the legal penalties that could come out of it. If convicted of possessing non-prescribed Adderall in Texas, you could be looking at the following penalties:

  • Less than 1 gram: 180 days to 2 years in jail and/or up to $10,000 fines (state jail felony)
  • 1 to 4 grams: 2 to 10 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fines (third-degree felony)
  • 4 to 400 grams: 2 to 20 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fines (second-degree felony)
  • More than 400 grams: 5 to 99 years or life in prison and/or up to $50,000 fines (first-degree felony)

As you can see, it’s not worth it to possess or take Adderall that wasn’t prescribed to you. Besides the health consequences, you could also suffer criminal consequences and end up in jail, be subject to fines, and get a criminal record. To maximize your chances of avoiding these penalties, reach out to our drug crime attorney at {F:P:Sub:Phone} for aggressive legal defense. We are here for you!

Categories: Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes

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