After the nicotine is gone, and the brain stops releasing the positive neurotransmitters, smokeless tobacco users feel tired, depressed, and down. Nicotine also causes the brain to release a chemical called dopamine. Other very addictive drugs like cocaine make the brain release dopamine, too.
The short acting form of Adderall is taken by patients twice a day in tablet form. The recommended starting dose for children 3 to 5 years of age 2.5 mg daily; children 6 years or older is 5 mg once or twice daily. Depending on the individual, an adultâs usual dose is 5 mg to 60 mg daily.
Adderall dosage will also vary based on the age of the patient and whether or not it is being used to treat ADHD or Narcolepsy. Patients over 12 years of age will typically be given 5 mg once or twice a day for their first dose.he minimum effective dose for the treatment of Narcolepsy is also 5 mg per day. The tolerable upper intake level is 60 mg per day in divided doses. Children under the age of 3 should NOT be given Adderall. Those between the ages of 3 and 5 should be limited to 2.5 mg per day, or in weekly intervals.