I came across a post on Reddit where a commenter implied they were using non-prescription drugs to manage their ADHD when they couldn’t get a stimulant prescription for whatever reason.

Nobody would name the drug(s) for fear of being banned. From context it seemed some people were talking about a stimulant, and others marijuana. What might the stimulant be? Meth? If so, how would you dose that, and would it actually work?

I’m just curious, not intending to try it myself. I can get a prescription easily enough, and I have no desire to put myself in legal jeopardy. I am wondering if the meth version of amphetamine would work better, about the same, or not as well, though. I don’t know the effects first-hand, but if it’s anything like cocaine (I was an adult in the late 80s when coke was more popular), it doesn’t seem like it would be helpful.

  • Charlxmagne@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    So ur telling man Walt n Jesse were operating a Desoxyn business for unmedicated people with adhd all along?

    Also it’s crazy to me how such a drug so destructive can be used to treat a condition like adhd so effectively with little to no reported side-effects, puts into perspective how different my brain’s acc wired and how many dopamine receptors I’m missing

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      2 days ago

      I mean, dose is a massive factor. The average meth addict is NOT using ~5-30mg per day like someone who is using a stimulant medicinally in order to perform their job functions or focus in school.