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by astrange 1840 days ago
Adderall is not meth. It does promote jaw clenching some, but it's not nearly as bad for you (as the article says, mostly because prescribed doses are smaller) and in fact is neuroprotective.

I don't think housewives would enjoy abusing it, unless they're studying for the GRE.
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kragen 1840 days ago
Right, Adderall is near-racemic amphetamine, not methamphetamine. Amphetamine and methamphetamine are very similar in their effects, as discussed here, and both can easily be used at neurotoxic levels. Among their effects in therapeutic doses are weight loss and, yes, being good at memorizing things, like if you're studying for the GRE.

I'm not a big fan of any of the drug family.

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newbie789 1839 days ago
That’s true! Prescription Desoxyn is though.
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