Does Adderall increase reading speed?

For normal humans, I guarantee nobody can give you a solid evidence-based answer. Reading speed is a very complex metric, and it does not appear on IQ tests or cognitive tests. read more

Reading speed is a very complex metric, and it does not appear on IQ tests or cognitive tests. Reading speed wraps up a whole bunch of disparate skills - eyesight, attention, memory, background knowledge of the subject matter, and so on. Rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) is a way to dramatically increase reading speed in anyone. read more

Having prescribed stimulants like Adderall to patients for over 30 years, I offer the following as a misuser’s guide to Adderall. Adderall does improve performance in normal, learning-disabled, and ADHD/ADD students, as measured by short-term improvements in tests and grades. read more

Adderall can increase heart rate. Adderall is a stimulant drug that can only be obtained with a prescription. Although the medication is legitimately used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it is also abused for non-therapeutic purposes. read more