Adderall?
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Personally, I can't believe what a bunch of wusses you all are. Steroids are all well and good, but they take way too long to have any appreciable effect. Adderall is quick-acting, but it's for sissies. I think every man, woman, and child in America should be mandated by the government to mainline an 8-ball of cocaine three times a day to improve productivity and get more accomplished. The evening dose would be a double shot, of course, to make sure you don't accidentally fall asleep overnight.
The sooner everyone realizes that CNS stimulants are safe and benign drugs that can't possibly cause harm when abused, the better off we'll all be.
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The sooner everyone realizes that CNS stimulants are safe and benign drugs that can't possibly cause harm when abused, the better off we'll all be.
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i personally know at least 2 people (close friends/roommates) that have an adderall prescription and it could easily be argued that they don't need it since they didn't start taking adderall until they got to college. wouldn't you think that if you really needed adderall to study, and you didn't have it....you wouldn't have gotten into college? are these people considered "cheaters" or whatever? and btw these ppl don't take adderall everyday. sometimes for class, and of course to study for tests. (which is a sign i think that they don't "need" adderall)
so then how did they get this prescription if they don't have ADD? you guys all act like every practicing doctor is oh so moral and all that. from what they told me....it was fairly easy for them to obtain this prescription for adderalll. (i'm not saying that it's always easy to obtain, because i've also had many people tell me that they couldn't get a prescription even though they desperately tried to get one) has no one else really had this experience before? i thought this kind of adderall use was much more common....or do i just happen to tend to associate with that kind of crowd?
anyways, i guess my point is...just because someone has a prescription for adderall doesn't mean they're not "cheating" just as much as someone who obtains it illegally. it's just legal for them and illegal for others. and let's not get into the politics of what class drug it is and that it's worse than other drugs etc. i dont think i even need to go into how alcohol use can have horrible consequences/effects and let's not forget cigarettes. and these substances are legal (after a certain age). if you're going to argue the point that the big difference is that its LEGAL for those that have a prescription and ILLEGAL for the others, then u must have never drank alcohol before your 21st bday(i'm not saying these ppl don't exist) and u live in an idealistic world where everyone that doesn't follow the rules/laws turns out good and successful whereas those that don't end up addicted and cracked out and a detriment to society. reality is much much different and not so black and white
so then how did they get this prescription if they don't have ADD? you guys all act like every practicing doctor is oh so moral and all that. from what they told me....it was fairly easy for them to obtain this prescription for adderalll. (i'm not saying that it's always easy to obtain, because i've also had many people tell me that they couldn't get a prescription even though they desperately tried to get one) has no one else really had this experience before? i thought this kind of adderall use was much more common....or do i just happen to tend to associate with that kind of crowd?
anyways, i guess my point is...just because someone has a prescription for adderall doesn't mean they're not "cheating" just as much as someone who obtains it illegally. it's just legal for them and illegal for others. and let's not get into the politics of what class drug it is and that it's worse than other drugs etc. i dont think i even need to go into how alcohol use can have horrible consequences/effects and let's not forget cigarettes. and these substances are legal (after a certain age). if you're going to argue the point that the big difference is that its LEGAL for those that have a prescription and ILLEGAL for the others, then u must have never drank alcohol before your 21st bday(i'm not saying these ppl don't exist) and u live in an idealistic world where everyone that doesn't follow the rules/laws turns out good and successful whereas those that don't end up addicted and cracked out and a detriment to society. reality is much much different and not so black and white
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she took a 30mg instant release tablet? (she kind of had to for it to really work during the PAT section if she took it right before it...since drugs usually take ~30min to kick in and the eXtended Release capsules are designed for....extended release
) if so...that's ridiculous! might as well have done some coke (har har) oh and it kinda makes sense(or not) that "the angles came out of the screen" and all of that though(here's the "or not" part) i'm not sure i've ever heard of effects like those even when you do take a ridiculous amount. and trust me i know people who have taken 60mg-100mg in one night of studying(yes, clearly these people have addiction/drug abuse issues) i recall them saying it's more of a feeling of euphoria? i'm' not sure how this(taking a lot) would really help you during the DAT unless it's helping you from despairing and keeping ur confidence up haha
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To give an opinion that hasn't been offered... I am diagnosed ADHD.
I have a hard time focusing and concentrating more than 10 minutes at a time. I am a rising junior at my university, and have a 3.94 GPA. I am not prescribed adderall, although I may be soon, but for a long time have not had it. It has been an extremely difficult struggle to work for my chemistry department, study so hard with so much effort, and try to live a healthy, mentally sane life.
I use an extreme amount of caffeine, about 500mg to 800mg a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. I cycle it to help its effectiveness/stay somewhat healthy(caffeine isn't really great for you in the doses I have to take it at.)
I know many friends who have taken and abused adderall. The point is, you can take adderall, but the worthy will get what they deserve. Work hard at something and do your best. If you feel like you may be ADHD, genuinely start to take a look at yourself and your behavior. ADHD isn't something you develop. Its a mental condition(I am hesitant to say disorder) that puts you apart from a lot of smart students, mainly because people with ADHD often manifest their time in other things than pursuing scholastic endeavors, or aspiring to go to medical/dental/graduate school.
To give you an idea of what I have to do to study...
I have to have complete silence. Music, talking, or any irregular sounds that aren't specifically in tune with my train of thought distract me where I lose focus. I do best studying when I have someone with me, studying the same material, that I can practice/go-over with them. It always helps me keep my mind from wandering because I see their physical presence as a duty to make sure I am studying along with them. I am extremely hard on myself and I want to succeed. This is what makes me get the motivation I need to keep studying. Every time I lose focus, I have to muster up motivation in order to try my best to stay on task. This is very stressful for me, and has proven to be very hard emotionally since I have been in college, mostly because I am extremely hard on myself(and have to be, to maintain focus for 5 minutes, and to stay on track to do my absolute best in all my classes.)
Even when I do study, it is extremely difficult to keep my mind in one place. As I said I use caffeine and it helps me bring together my train of thought some, but it is not magic, as millions know. It wakes me up and thats about it. I have used caffeine since high school( I was drinking six cups a day my junior year, when I was taking chemistry 2, so I could do well in there.) To anyone reading this, it is very obvious I was self medicating my ADHD. Adderall is the same way. I see people take adderall and do nothing productive and just talk/play video games/get on their phone. I also know people who use it and benefit well from it, whether they only use it when they study, or whether they use it every day as prescribed in order to live a more functional life.
To the OP,
If you are considering taking adderall illegally to study, by all means, do what you think is best, BUT there is a good chance you DO NOT need it. Like I said, I have come as far as I have not having it, and I am diagnosed ADHD. To give you an idea, I was brought up by an extremely scatter brained parent, who has a hard time putting anything together mentally. My mother, as well as myself, often avoid mentally challenging tasks because they are honestly difficult for us. Folding clothes, cooking, tidy-ing up, have always been extremely difficult. On the flip side, she and I can both get engulfed in something for hours that has no relevance to our lives at all("hyper focus"). I often research things online to such an extent that it would shock 90% of the people who are still reading this post. - To end this post, I just want to say, I thought ADHD was an excuse people used to get their kids to stop acting hyper. I always thought that it was a joke, even in high school, and I felt sorry for all the kids taking ritalin because their parents pushed it on them if they weren't 'little einsteins'. Now, after a deep look at my life and behavior since I was a child, to my schoolwork, etc., I came to terms with my ADHD(through a psychiatrist).
EDIT: I just realized this thread is from 2008.. I will keep my story in here though, in case any one else should happen to read it.
I have a hard time focusing and concentrating more than 10 minutes at a time. I am a rising junior at my university, and have a 3.94 GPA. I am not prescribed adderall, although I may be soon, but for a long time have not had it. It has been an extremely difficult struggle to work for my chemistry department, study so hard with so much effort, and try to live a healthy, mentally sane life.
I use an extreme amount of caffeine, about 500mg to 800mg a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. I cycle it to help its effectiveness/stay somewhat healthy(caffeine isn't really great for you in the doses I have to take it at.)
I know many friends who have taken and abused adderall. The point is, you can take adderall, but the worthy will get what they deserve. Work hard at something and do your best. If you feel like you may be ADHD, genuinely start to take a look at yourself and your behavior. ADHD isn't something you develop. Its a mental condition(I am hesitant to say disorder) that puts you apart from a lot of smart students, mainly because people with ADHD often manifest their time in other things than pursuing scholastic endeavors, or aspiring to go to medical/dental/graduate school.
To give you an idea of what I have to do to study...
I have to have complete silence. Music, talking, or any irregular sounds that aren't specifically in tune with my train of thought distract me where I lose focus. I do best studying when I have someone with me, studying the same material, that I can practice/go-over with them. It always helps me keep my mind from wandering because I see their physical presence as a duty to make sure I am studying along with them. I am extremely hard on myself and I want to succeed. This is what makes me get the motivation I need to keep studying. Every time I lose focus, I have to muster up motivation in order to try my best to stay on task. This is very stressful for me, and has proven to be very hard emotionally since I have been in college, mostly because I am extremely hard on myself(and have to be, to maintain focus for 5 minutes, and to stay on track to do my absolute best in all my classes.)
Even when I do study, it is extremely difficult to keep my mind in one place. As I said I use caffeine and it helps me bring together my train of thought some, but it is not magic, as millions know. It wakes me up and thats about it. I have used caffeine since high school( I was drinking six cups a day my junior year, when I was taking chemistry 2, so I could do well in there.) To anyone reading this, it is very obvious I was self medicating my ADHD. Adderall is the same way. I see people take adderall and do nothing productive and just talk/play video games/get on their phone. I also know people who use it and benefit well from it, whether they only use it when they study, or whether they use it every day as prescribed in order to live a more functional life.
To the OP,
If you are considering taking adderall illegally to study, by all means, do what you think is best, BUT there is a good chance you DO NOT need it. Like I said, I have come as far as I have not having it, and I am diagnosed ADHD. To give you an idea, I was brought up by an extremely scatter brained parent, who has a hard time putting anything together mentally. My mother, as well as myself, often avoid mentally challenging tasks because they are honestly difficult for us. Folding clothes, cooking, tidy-ing up, have always been extremely difficult. On the flip side, she and I can both get engulfed in something for hours that has no relevance to our lives at all("hyper focus"). I often research things online to such an extent that it would shock 90% of the people who are still reading this post. - To end this post, I just want to say, I thought ADHD was an excuse people used to get their kids to stop acting hyper. I always thought that it was a joke, even in high school, and I felt sorry for all the kids taking ritalin because their parents pushed it on them if they weren't 'little einsteins'. Now, after a deep look at my life and behavior since I was a child, to my schoolwork, etc., I came to terms with my ADHD(through a psychiatrist).
EDIT: I just realized this thread is from 2008.. I will keep my story in here though, in case any one else should happen to read it.
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Yeah, unfortunately you came too late. OP has probably been in and out of rehab at least 6 times by now