Can Adderall Abuse Trigger Temporary Schizophrenia?

MANIC PANIC

25 million people take Adderall to help them focus. But when used recreationally, the drug can be harmful—even deadly.

Published Mar. 13 2016 12:01AM EST

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By the time 36-year-old Scott Hahn caused a fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike Feb. 22, he’d taken 10 Adderall pills and been awake for more than a day.

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Can Adderall Abuse Trigger Temporary Schizophrenia?

25 million people take Adderall to help them focus. But when used recreationally, the drug can be harmful—even deadly.

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Abby Haglage