How L.A. Got Hooked on Adderall

Re:How L.A. Got Hooked on Adderall by MrMan on Saturday April 02, 2022 @10:18AM (#30888474)

this effect has been documented for a long time. I dont want the long term health effects and life destruction so I stick to coffee and take the productivity hit in the short term.

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Re:How L.A. Got Hooked on Adderall by sph on Saturday April 02, 2022 @03:49PM (#30891131)

Meh, after having seen how my unmedicated self turned out, depressed, anxious, isolated and chronically unsatisfied with their life, getting an ADHD diagnosis and stimulant medication means I can slightly stress my body in exchange for a meaningful life. Fuck yes.

And from what I can see in the research, therapeutic doses of amphetamines do not damage the body by any meaningful level, while untreated ADHD may shorten life expectancy by 10 to 20 years.

https://www.ajmc.com/view/psychologist-barkley-says-life-exp...

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Re:How L.A. Got Hooked on Adderall by fossuser on Saturday April 02, 2022 @01:24PM (#30889940)

It makes me curious though - I'm doing fine now, but could it help me do something truly great? Are most people doing truly great things on adderall? It'd be interesting to know.

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Re:How L.A. Got Hooked on Adderall by sph on Saturday April 02, 2022 @03:54PM (#30891164)

Normal people on Adderall might go and do great things.

I take it so I have the mental strength to pick the trash up off the floor.

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