Adderall, a drug used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, may become the next ADHD drug abused for its side effects. Several Hollywood celebrities have been known to have used it for weight loss. Adderall can have serious effects on the heart and liver, and can cause hallucinations. Full story.


Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.