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by ojkelly 1314 days ago
Yep and this ends up hurting everyone who legitimately suffers from it.

Both from people who do this, then decide the meds just get them high, so they must get everyone high—they don’t.

And from those who see this and use it as fuel attempt to discredit the condition itself.

> writes you a legal script for speed.

ADHD meds aren’t street drugs. There’s stimulant and non-stimulant options, that work for different people.

> its laughable this qualifies you for legal meth

Desoxyn is a rare treatment option, valuable to those who really need it.

Methamphetamine may be _very_ close to other amphetamines, but the methyl group unlocks access to other parts of the brain. It’s a different drug, with different effects.

I fully agree with you that this shouldn’t be happening, but the comparisons to street drugs only work in favour of operations like the one you describe in NYC.