Biochemical Effects of Adderall

[Speedlimits]

Just started taking this stuff. Everything seems so much clearer and I can focus on many things with much more enthusiasm.

Anyone know what this drug does exactly?

[FortunaMaximus]

Er, add all?

It seems to be an amphetamine mix. How much faster are you eating your Big Macs now?

[censored] nasty stuff. I'd stick to coffee.

[Speedlimits]

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Er, add all?

It seems to be an amphetamine mix. How much faster are you eating your Big Macs now?

[censored] nasty stuff. I'd stick to coffee.

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It's pretty insane. 2 a day and I am 100% focused. I wish I found this stuff during highschool.

[Misfire]

From what I understand, it helps ADD people keep from getting bored.

[FortunaMaximus]

I can't imagine what I'd be like amped up. I already run at 130% to start with. Yikes.

[theblackkeys]

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Just started taking this stuff. Everything seems so much clearer and I can focus on many things with much more enthusiasm.

Anyone know what this drug does exactly?

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Everyone keeps saying it amps you up, but I think that is the problem I have with concentration. I get too amped up and lose focus like a dog.

Does it amp you up, or does it focus your mind? Also, I have trouble getting to sleep at a reasonable time, does this make it harder?

[Speedlimits]

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Just started taking this stuff. Everything seems so much clearer and I can focus on many things with much more enthusiasm.

Anyone know what this drug does exactly?

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Everyone keeps saying it amps you up, but I think that is the problem I have with concentration. I get too amped up and lose focus like a dog.

Does it amp you up, or does it focus your mind? Also, I have trouble getting to sleep at a reasonable time, does this make it harder?

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Wow that's funny you said that. Yeah I am definitely not sleeping at all tonight. Also I get like an excited feeling like I'm refreshed and new, it is a bit difficult to explain.

I don't feel "amped up" though like it's an adrenaline rush, more like a mind rush.

[hmkpoker]

Have you tried snorting them yet? [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[arahant]

It's a mix of amphetamines. Link to rx list info on adderall
This article doesn't cover the exact mechanism real well, if that is what you were interested in. Primarily, amphetamines stimulate the release and suppress the reuptake of dopamine and noradrenalin (i.e., they make you high). Much of the effects are similar to other stimulants like nicotine and caffeine. Heck, I may have becom addicted to nicotine using it to stay alert while studying...very similar effect. Here's a nice reference on amphetamine: Link

Adderall is prescribed in very low doses, and I don't believe that the doses it is given in are considered particularly addictive.

[FortunaMaximus]

Well, of course not, because they come one pill to a bottle?

This thread and OP's SN... <shakes head>

If it's been 'scribed, dude, and you've got the disclipine, fine. If you find yourself chewin' them with Red Bulls for breakfast... Good luck. Formication != fornication.