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Is Adderall Speed?

Discussion Started On Monday, 11/17/2008 2:35:33 AM USA Pacific Time.



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Kirstin Says:
Why are so many responders referring to Adderall as Speed? From my understanding, speed is a methamphetamine? Just wondering because I am considering Adderall as a possible alternative to Ritalin but don't want to take Speed!

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Verwon Says: [Moderator]
Monday, 11/17/2008 7:08:30 AM

Adderall contains Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine, both of which are stimulants, just different from the ones in Ritalin.

It is not specifically Adderall that is considered Speed by abusers, but any stimulant drug, including Ritalin.

http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Adderall&page=1002540&ad=true

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Wally Says: Report Abuse
Wednesday, 1/14/2009 10:47:07 AM

Having been diagnosed with adult add in '81, I can tell you ALL C-11 Stimulants are called speed on the streets. The way it was explained to me is that methamphetamine lasts longer and is the strongest of all the amphetamines. I have also read that a person that has used any of these drugs for an extended period of time cannot really tell one from the other (if given an oral dose. ) I don't know how true this is. Meth is still a C-11 drug and is prescribed, although not very often. If you have been diagnosed with add, are narcoleptic, ect. and your doctor has you on these drugs, there is no reason to fear that you are taking street speed. Part of the misinformation is due to media hype. I have had absolutely NO PROBLEM with ADDERALL.
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Jake Says: Report Abuse
Wednesday, 1/14/2009 11:07:06 PM

Adderall is called speed because the first time you try it you get an amazing feeling of hpye and speed. Words cant even explain the awsome feeling! Ive been taking it for a while now and the only down sides to it to me is the REALLY DRY MOUTH, the sleep that you cant seem to get, and the worst headache ever. And that your body gets used to it the more you take it so the feeling will go away! I take four 15 mg of it at one time now. And you will become addicted to it after a while. You'll start feeling like you need it to do everything.
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Tyler Says: Report Abuse
Friday, 3/20/2009 3:45:44 PM

i have been taking adderall for 7 years. Only for the last year ive been using it as a recreational drug. I LOVE IT!! at first it gives you a addrelin rush but after a hour or so you feel like you need to get everthing done. i take 20mg xr ever day for my a.d.d. but to get f!*$ed up i empty 5 pills and crush them then snort them. the side affects are cotten mouth and not being able to sleep for a few days. but DO NOT DO THAT!!!!!! that much for someone who hasnt been taking it for many years could be potentionaly fatial. start out with one.
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Jay Says: Report Abuse
Wednesday, 9/23/2009 9:53:31 PM

I have taken adderall for almost 3 years since being diagnosed with ADHD at 24. Obviously, I have been impaired by adhd all of my life. The doctors I have consulted for my ADHD have all told me that many intelligent adults were never diagnosed as children, typically because they developed coping mechanisms that masked the symptoms. This was absolutely the case for me. At this point, I struggle with my inattentiveness continually but I can honestly say the treatment process which includes but is definitely not limited to adderal, has helped me tremendously. The person who said they crush up 5 adderal pills and snort them is either being dishonest or ignorant, this amount would kill you. Not to mention, 5 pills at one time would make the bottle last an unusually short period of time from the doctor's perspective, a phenomenon certain to attract further interest from the doctor and probably parents of the person snorting the pills. My advice is 1) snorting adderal is really stupid, 2) if you think you have ADHD, ask a qualified doctor, they can help.
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Bob Says: Report Abuse
Friday, 10/30/2009 9:05:40 AM

Adderall is very potent depending on how many mg's a day you take it. I take 20 and i don't fall asleep until 4 in the morning but i get all of my homework done :)
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Works For My 10 Year Old Says: Report Abuse
Saturday, 11/7/2009 1:12:47 AM

I declined any adhd medication for about 3 years for my 10 year old because the basic generic name for all of them is Meth... Having had a serious problem with the street version my own self I felt that I could not give it to my child... then when it came to him getting kicked out of ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I was forced to try it and it was like night and day He flourished to say the least. He was able to focus and learn. He made lists of things to do and did them. He was eager to help and used all of his pent up energy wisely, we had to also give him Abilify for falling asleep at night and for the jaw pain from grinding his teeth but he eats fine and sleeps fine too. His milligram is 30 per day, when I took one of his pills I said no way but for him...IT WORKS...I AM SO HAPPY because I didn't know how to help him. His own doctor gives his son something similar and I trusted him and i am glad I did It has been a miracle for us!!!!!!!

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