Posted by Christ_empowered on April 15, 2011, at 18:20:27
In reply to Adderall addictive?, posted by sheilac on April 15, 2011, at 9:12:35
Adderall is considered addictive by the FDA and DEA. Its a schedule II substance, which is the most highly controlled level of controlled substance.
However, if you look back the the older literature, doctors really didn't think amphetamines were all that addictive. Back then, they actually drew a line between tolerance+dependence and actual "addiction". People do tend to misuse amphetamines, but the withdrawal syndrome is easier to manage than, say, benzos or barbiturates.
Anyway, I wouldn't worry; just keep your dose reasonably low and if you want to stop taking it, try to taper the dose instead of just skipping a day. Your body does get used to amphetamines, so if you suddenly skip a day your body will have to make a rather sudden adjustment.
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