WhyIsTriangle

That depends on the the type of ADHD being treated and the type of medication prescribed. I take extended release tablets which work very well for my needs. When i was prescribed instant release tablets I was cracked out for a few hours then desperately wanted to sleep until the end of the world.

> Is there any reason you feel the need to?

I can't cope with boredom. It feels like a prolonged low intensity panic attack to me. I will do almost anything to avoid it. In a work environment that includes making bad choices merely to avoid putting myself in situations where I might have to do boring things. I think ADHD is actually under diagnosed and a lot of people would be happier if they were taking medication for it. That's probably the reason the people this article cites are trying to self medicate for it. If it wasn't a problem they wouldn't be looking for a solution.