does anyone know anyone that is, or has been addicted to adderal?  And what are affectiveways of stopping?
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I had a friend that was addicted to adderall.  She would take like 200-300mg each day.  Then, one day when the adderall seemed to do nothing anymore, she turned to Crystal Meth.!  Whatever you do, don't do that!
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That's a hard decision. It's not my drug of choice.  I'd rather do without the insomnia and dry mouth. However, if I had to absorb a large amount of data in school like you do I'd take Adderall  as needed. \n\nI never viewed Adderall as an addictive drug.  I used it when I had to concentrate and accomplish a task.
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I feel your pain, and share your view in general on medications. I have a daughter, now 8 years old who has ADHD. They told me when she was six that she needed to be medicated and I absolutely refused to consider it. I thought that medication was being used way too often and I was not about to put her on it. Well, things continued to get worse for her, me our family as we tried to control her behaviors without meds. She started losing her friends, doing poorly in school, and her brothers started to resent her for the behaviors she would act out and ruin our family outings. I finally agreed about 6 months ago  to try her on the lowest dose possible to try to make things a little better. Now, I regret not doing it sooner. She is by no means perfectly behaved or on task, but she is now able to do her school work with minimum redirecting, sustain friendships, and has control over her behaviors. This medication has not altered her pesonality or put her in to a dazed state like I thought it would. It really has just helped her to be able to live a more normal life. She still has her times when she doesn't want to listen, do homework and pouts or cries, but it is now within reasonable limits. I agree that medication should not just be handed out like candy, but sometimes the child really does need it. With proper monitoring and dosage your son should be fine. The only side effect my daughter has had is a little weight loss, but even that tapered off after the first 2 months. She is a much happier child now, and it is a much more peaceful house. I wish you luck with your son, and in making this decision, as I know it is a hard one to make. I fought it for 1 1/2 years. Good Luck.
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My family is full of ADD and ADHD people, including myself!\n\nFirst, make an appointment and go to a REPUTABLE Doctor in the field of behavioral medicine to obtain a diagnosis. A good doctor will put you through several test that can take up to 2 hours or more to diagnose you. Once you are diagnosed, you and your doctor can decide on the best approach for your care. There is a new drug on the market for the treatment of ADD that is not a stimulant, it is called Strattera.\n\nStimulant abuse is very common with people who are ADD. It is a form of self-medicating. You MUST be very upfront with your doctor about your past history of drug abuse.\n\nGood luck to you.
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It is a stimulant and one of the hardest drug habits to break..Pity the person addicted to this drug or any drug!
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not addictive, but people use way too much when instead they should be put on maintenance therapy.   I know people who use 2 inhalers in less than 14 days.
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i use to be a meth addict. it is hard to quit but it can be done if the person wants it bad enough.  i am very thankful i had a loving husband to help me through it and not just leave me. any way the way i come to stop is because my husband and some of my other family got me into  church, and I'm not the type of person to be able to go to church if i know I'm sinning. now i have recently quit meth and crack cocaine, and Ive given my life to the Lord. but the devil is at me every day to go use but the Lord is stronger. it was only a month and a half ago i was using every day. try to get them to see what life they are throwing away, i know it will be hard and meth addicts are very temper mental. whatever  you do don't ever do the stuff yourself, and if you live with the person you may have to try living in a different place, but still let them know you love them, and want to help them.  don't let kids be around this person cause kids are smarter than we give them credit for, and they know whats going on. you don't want them growing up thinking it is ok.  pray for this person, and if you truly believe God will answer your prayers, but remember He doesn't always answer them right when we want He answers them when feels its the right time.  i will pray for you right now, and God Bless You!!!!!!
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I would ask the doctor. I am prescribed 20 mg/2 times a day, but made the mistake of self-dosing and it's not a very good idea. I think most people have trouble when adderall wears off. You could ask about Adderall XR, which may have a smoother effect overall and would only need to be taken once a day. \nHope it works out!
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Yeah, me too, I started useing it awhile back, a couple of years ago actually. But before I knew it I was taking them faithfully, couldnt even think of bed without popping one first, then I realized I was becoming addicted, didnt know if it  was physical addiction or psychological but definetly a problem.  Now I use exercise and warm milk
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Adderall is brand name for a mixture of amphetamine isomers and salts.\n\nIt contains the D-dextro and L-levo isomers of the amphetamine molecule and 3 different salts, including saccarate, sulfate, and aspartate.\n\nIn simplest forms, Adderall is nothing but a big SPEEED concoction.\n\nIt is prescribed to people who have Attention Deficeit Disorder, or as an anorectic (to make fat people not eat so much).\n\nThese other people have obviously no experience in amphetamines at all, and are just trying to encourage you not to do it.  They talk of it making you sick and hyper, that is absolutely untrue.  It will make you completely stimulated in the task that you choose.  Basically, amphetamine is a miracle substance.  It can give you the ability to concentrate in depth, even in extreme situations.  Also, It doesnt necessarily make you "hyper".  It makes you "stimulated".  You wont be jumping off the walls or anything of that nature.  You may talk more and persue more physically demanding tasks then normal.  Infact i think amphetamine actually has somewhat of a calming, chill effect.  It allows you to completely focus your attention to where u please it.  Complete control while under the influence.  \n\nThe main positive effects of Adderall are euphoria, heightened sense of awareness of all senses, ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.\n\nThe main negative effects of Adderall are slightly raised blood pressure, illegality of the chemical, and when the experience is over,(usually 4-5 hours after ingestion depending on whether it is Immediate release or XR extended release), you will feel slightly drained or in drug terms, a comedown.  The harshness of the comedown is directly proportional to the dosage.\n\nWhat strength do you have, I would recommend as it being your first time take no more than 50 mg immediate release, and no more than 75 mg of the XR capsules.  Enjoy, I know I do.
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you havn.t give your ritalin script in girl......i have been on dexedrine ten years now,i read 60mg made you really "speedy." well i was given it not knowing what it was,buy a stupid dr.anyway your tolorance soon grows with dexedrine im on 200mg a day.yea,40 dex a day,i hardly feel it.Unless im coming off,the only diffrence between dex and ritalin is one is amphet,rit is coke,no matter what the drs say......snort one youll rave.Coming off amphetamine can be bad,in my case,its a big NO NO withdrawl to extreme.It is normal to feel depressed,as it fills you with confidence,and a good feeling.It does damage the brain with long term use.....Ste.Q.
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NONE it is dangerous to stop meds cold turkey, taper off!
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Hey There!! First of all, My name is Amanda & I know alot about drug addictions. I know what you're going through & I know How you feel. beleive that. I'm not sure what your drug of choice is but mine was methamphetamine. In the end, I was full blown junkie.Who would have ever thought? But anyway, I had to hit rock bottom before I was able to get help. There were times when I would hope and pray to get caught so I could kick the habit. My wishes came true. 3 times.!! After the 3rd time they finally ordered me to rehab. They found a weakness of mine and used it agoinst me in order to save my life. After3 months in inpatient and 3 meetings a week I was able to say NO.It was a long and hard journey and yes, I struggled and still do everyday but Darlin',You have to want help in order to be the person you once was. And if you wanted help so bad,,Then check yourself into the nearest Rehab center.
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Diphenhydramine isn't addicting, actually.  It's used in various doses for treating allergies, and folks used to take it for weeks to years.\n\nNow, at the dose you're taking it--well, look, too much of a good thing is a problem. You're pushing your luck; the big things are memory inpairment; hangover drowsiness; and often, elevated body temperature.  There are, however, a couple of other points to ponder, here.\n\nWith most sleep inducing drugs, the sleep that is induced has abnormal architecture: there are multiple stages of sleep, all of which are needed in different amounts.  Normal sleep has specific proportions of these different stages.  Chemically induced sleep may not have all stages, or if it does, may short this or that stage.  Not good!  Over the long haul, this can impair mental function--sometimes to the point of hallucinating during the daytime.\n\nAlso, consider this: there is a reason why there is a problem falling asleep or staying asleep.  Covering up the symptom allows the cause to go unchecked; depending on what the cause is, you might be setting yourself up for trouble.\n\nMoreover, chronic use of sleep aids makes you less and less able to induce sleep on your own.  This isn't addiction; this is just your body adapting to the situation at hand. Believe me, it can be miserable restoring the system function to a more normal one.\n\nHope this gives you some insight...
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my friend had the same problem...\n\nTake my advice, do not use medication -instead plan your diet and exercise.\n\nAnything that is unnatural for the body or mind is bound to have side effects, the only thing is that it will not effect the one who is selling it or endorsing it. But the effected party may never get to meet the manufacturer. \n\n Do not take any pills to lose weight. It will only bring on another problem ,,,Addiction. Walk 2-3 miles at least 3-4 times out of week and you will see huge difference. Also, try grapefruit juice.. \n\nSleep well. go to bed earlier and up earlier. Exercise in the morning when you wake up, not in the evening before bed. 7 hours of GOOD sleep is a must.\n\n Occupy yourself with a hobby that keeps your attention for a long period of time. A hobby like this keeps your mind focused and gives less of a chance for snacking from boredom.Keep working out, drink water a lot, eat 5 to 6 meals a day but in small quantities, vegtables are important specially cucumber and lattice, fruits not be eaten after meals except by 2 to 3 hours, minimize the starch quantities in your meals lots of salad is important, your last meal must be before you sleep by 2 to 3 hours\nthe most important thing is you don't lose patient wait and have a strong will to be as what you want. \n\nalso with all these aside try drinking green tea... it helps inner system work faster... good luck!!!
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I also have been on it for 3 years and tried to stop. I had horrible vertigo, vomiting, direareha. Don't even try to stop it yourself! I couldn't stop and am still taking it.Good luck
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acually Nick more kids get ADD everyday. There was this boy i know he was 8 when he got treated for it now he takes pills because he became out of control. (sorry to disagree)