Wall on Adderall

Every generation in America has had its drug of choice. Some vices are specific to certain industries. Wall Street is a good example. For a long time it was the prime brokerage for the upscale sugar market.The drug of choice seems to have changed over the past decade, however. Today's Wall Street vice of choice seems to be something nobody would have expected back in the 80's and 90's...

Prescription drugs have taken over the bullpen. Many a cubicle junkie has replaced his favorite dealer, with his favorite doctor...providing them with prescriptions to legal drugs which are often consumed in copious amounts.

In this fast-fix field, the dominant player seems to have emerged and cemented its hold at the top of the neo-narcotic food chain. The interesting thing about it is that I am sure many of you guys don't even consider it a drug. Not in the way I am implying, at least.
 

The Brave New World of Adderall

It was about a decade ago, that I had my first experience with Addie.I never tried it but was witness to its proliferation on a small scale. It was still somewhat of a secret in those days, people tiptoed around using it and the black market for it was thumping. I roomed with two Wall Street guys and a newly minted JD. These guys were up all hours of the night, reading, preparing, studying, reviewing. They needed to stay sharp. They needed something stronger.

At the time I was prone to fun. The sort of fun that would last for days on end without much sleep. I'm sure you can imagine my surprise when I started to see three coke head-ish characters roaming around the triplex at odd hours of the night and through the early morning. I mean...I could have sworn these guys were WINNING rails of BNSF magnitude, but they weren't. It was something else.

They were all really straight edged dudes. None of them had ever even smoked a joint before. They'd pound some beers with me on the weekends, but by and large they were calm quiet kids. Now the two finance geeks were grinding their teeth, sweating like war pigs and scratching like they had lice. One of them even shared with me a story of how he managed to get a three month's supply of Addie in exchange for some stock tips. The lawyer was stomping around smashing his fist into his palm muttering The Restatements to himself. It was surreal.

Over the span of a year, we grew estranged. They tweaked me out and bickered amongst themselves like old hags. I partied like I always had and was pretty much the same old douche I had always been. You might have found my dookie drawers in your left over pizza box or your girlfriend under my bed, but my persona was basically the same. All three of my roomies, however, had become despondent and cold. Their focus on work became robotic. Their ability to relax and have fun disappeared. They were literally... different people.

Eventually we all moved out and never spoke again. My last recollection of them was that of frigidly stoic expressions, deep raccoon like circles around the eyes and putridly greasy palms that could fry onions on contact.

Since I still haven't tried Adderall and likely never will, I'm curious as to the experiences you guys have had with it. I know that many of you are huge proponents of its benefits. Tell me if you think my story is an outlier? Do you see Adderall as a dangerous drug or something that can be controlled?What have your experiences with it been like? Is it the Wall Street drug of choice or am I imagining things?

 

I pop it on the weekends to study for the gmat. In all seriousness I fucking hate addies but it helps me really focus hardcore on studying. My fiance, on the other hand, is addicted to that shit I swear! I remember the 1st time I took it about 6 years ago and pulled an all nighter. Worst 2 days of my life! I took wayyy too much and thought my heart was gonna explode!

As soon as I'm done studyign for the gmat I'm never taking that devil drug again!

 

Its difficult to understand if you havent tried it. Imagine the most focused, in the zone you have ever been working on something. Adderall makes you feel pretty much exactly like that. I've had a script since I was young and have unfortunately become very dependent on it to study. I would say, for me, I get as much done in an hour on adderall as I would in 2-3 hours without it. Also, another factor to consider: it keeps you from burning out... I can study for 10 or 12 hours without much drop in efficiency and can ultimately work on the same thing for 20 or more hours straight.

In my opinion, it is nothing less than a miracle drug.

 

Without deviating too much form the subject at hand, I think we should open this up to ADHD drugs in general...There are quite a few of them out there that provide similar effects without the jitteriness txjustin might be experiencing. A few of them are vyvanse, concerta, strattera...With that said, its amazing but definitely overprescribed in the U.S. I just hope enough testing has been done to ensure there arent any severe long term effects of taking such a stimulant on a regular basis.

 

Midterms week and finals week, it can prove to be useful. Other than that, I've noticed people who do massive amounts of Adderall, get a little neurotic.

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions. -Niccolo Machiavelli
 

You guys do realize that Adderal is just controlled release amphetamines right? You are just taking a controlled form of speed. It is not good for your body and can do some serious damage to your heart and brain in the long run.

My friend used to take Modafinil which is what they give to fighter pilots, that shit makes Adderal look like skittles.

 
awm55:
You guys do realize that Adderal is just controlled release amphetamines right? You are just taking a controlled form of speed. It is not good for your body and can do some serious damage to your heart and brain in the long run.

My friend used to take Modafinil which is what they give to fighter pilots, that shit makes Adderal look like skittles.

You do realize there is a difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine, yes?

Adderall is great for me. I know some people have bad side effects/come downs but it doesnt really phase me, other than having to piss like a racehorse. My doctor literally thinks everyone should take it.

The only downside is that if you deviate from your studies/work...you will become focused on time-sucking internet or whatever. Also could kill us all long term.

 
Cartwright:
awm55:
You guys do realize that Adderal is just controlled release amphetamines right? You are just taking a controlled form of speed. It is not good for your body and can do some serious damage to your heart and brain in the long run.

My friend used to take Modafinil which is what they give to fighter pilots, that shit makes Adderal look like skittles.

You do realize there is a difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine, yes?

Adderall is great for me. I know some people have bad side effects/come downs but it doesnt really phase me, other than having to piss like a racehorse. My doctor literally thinks everyone should take it.

The only downside is that if you deviate from your studies/work...you will become focused on time-sucking internet or whatever. Also could kill us all long term.

They are both neurotoxic in the long term, but yes meth is much worse.

Amphetamine is the true name for the recreational drug speed.

 

Is it evil like those evil automatic weapons awm? Haha, just messing with ya bud. yes, I know what they are. I am well versed in almost all things drugs. I never got into them, but had a lot of friends that did and I did tons of research because of their actions.

 

Was helpful in school for studying, and when studying for Series 7 & 66 I took it also. I don't take it for work... party b/c I don't have a prescription and it's harder to come across in large enough quantities to use it regularly. Agree that it really, really helps to stay focused. 10 or 15 milligrams is enough for me for a 5 - 6hr study session.

For those who haven't taken it, I compare it to the "buzz" you get after the first few drinks of coffee but lasting for 5+ hours. Too much will make your heart race a bit. I never took it after ~6pm b/c it would make it more difficult to fall asleep even after a long study session. Don't think I would take it daily even if I had a prescription for it... but for studying, I will.

 

Maybe its happening in private, but I haven't seen adderall since college...

Honestly, I have never seen widespread use of drugs on the street. In the 80's maybe it was widespread, but these days def not. There are definitely guys that use, but its all done on the low, and outside of a work context-if someone ever threw some lines out at a client event, I am pretty sure the entire group in attendance would be thrown out on their ass- the reputational risk to the firm is just tremendous.

Correct me if you feel I am wrong, maybe S&T still has a little of this going on...

 
someotherguy:
Maybe its happening in private, but I haven't seen adderall since college...

Honestly, I have never seen widespread use of drugs on the street. In the 80's maybe it was widespread, but these days def not. There are definitely guys that use, but its all done on the low, and outside of a work context-if someone ever threw some lines out at a client event, I am pretty sure the entire group in attendance would be thrown out on their ass- the reputational risk to the firm is just tremendous.

Correct me if you feel I am wrong, maybe S&T still has a little of this going on...

Well most people I work with have tried various things in the past (that is at least what I gather from conversations we have had) but I don't know anyone who uses drugs to improve their work performance with any regularity.

 
someotherguy:
Maybe its happening in private, but I haven't seen adderall since college...

Honestly, I have never seen widespread use of drugs on the street. In the 80's maybe it was widespread, but these days def not. There are definitely guys that use, but its all done on the low, and outside of a work context-if someone ever threw some lines out at a client event, I am pretty sure the entire group in attendance would be thrown out on their ass- the reputational risk to the firm is just tremendous.

Correct me if you feel I am wrong, maybe S&T still has a little of this going on...

It's not like people who take adderrall are heading to the men's room every hour to rail a few lines. I have a script and I don't tell anyone I know that I have one. I keep it DL because 1. people may think either you're an idiot if you have ADHD (I'm not an idiot, just easily distracted), 2. You're weak for needing it or 3. you have some kind of drug habit.

I only take adderall for school and work, and I only take moderate amounts. The downside of adderall is it can make you a little neurotic and it dehydrates you. Neurosis/cotton mouth can make for normal conversation a little difficult. You have to force yourself to eat and drink a lot of water.

I don't take it when partying. It shrinks your dick and the magnifies the hangover.

 

Addies are a life saver. Don't use it much at all (don't want to get addicted or have the effects lessen), but it's a great study/work aid. If I take a 20 XR I'll study from 9am to 9pm only taking breaks for a smoke.

You can become addicted to it, but if you use it in moderation it can be a great boost to your school/work life.

PS- Fuck da FDA. ;)

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 

Random questions for all you guys who use Adderall as a performance enhancing drug: Do you ever feel like, "Hey, I don't need this thing. I can compete with everyone without it."? Seriously, I'm not trying to be judgmental, but I'm honestly curious if there's any loss in pride or confidence from successes that come when under the influence.

 

I've only taken adderall a couple times, but I do think it helps. Gotta be careful though, the only drug I've been addicted to is nicotine and I'd like to keep it that way.

I'm gonna be trying to get into Ross next year from LSA so I dunno, maybe we'll meet again...

If your dreams don't scare you, then they are not big enough. "There are two types of people in this world: People who say they pee in the shower, and dirty fucking liars."-Louis C.K.
 
scottj19x89:
Gotta be careful though, the only drug I've been addicted to is nicotine and I'd like to keep it that way.
Same here. I'm afraid that I will like it too much. I do chug coffee all day long, and lately have been switching to tea. I don't get jittery from it, there's no heartburn, and so: I can drink EVEN MORE of it. http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/funny-dog-pictures-caffe… Caffeine makes the soul happy.
Get busy living
 
Antsman:
My friend died from Adderall two months ago

Sorry for your loss. Adderall in large amounts can definitely throw your cardiovascular system off. Especially if you combine it with lack of sleep and alcohol or any other depressant.

 

Midas, I just wanted to use this post to publically let you know how much I think your articles have improved. I remember when you first started writing I would think of how shitty I thought your writing skills were and simultaneously hope patrick would fire you. I have come full circle and I really enjoy reading your thoughts, questions, and the ensuing discussion.

As for addys, I have never tried so I have nothing to add. However, my school's library has more of it than a Merck warehouse come finals week. The best thing I find for focusing is eating right.

 

I might take addy if I have a ton of mind-numbing repetitive work to get through. Banging it out in 12 hr increments is easier than prolonging the agony. But for situations requiring high level thinking I strongly dislike it, I feel like it kinda short-circuits the brain and gets it going in a loop, so you are super productive, but produce a bunch of low-grade crap.

More is good, all is better
 
Argonaut:
I might take addy if I have a ton of mind-numbing repetitive work to get through. Banging it out in 12 hr increments is easier than prolonging the agony. But for situations requiring high level thinking I strongly dislike it, I feel like it kinda short-circuits the brain and gets it going in a loop, so you are super productive, but produce a bunch of low-grade crap.
Second that. It's definitely a useful drug when trying to get ready for a exam or doing something that just requires memorization/busy work. As far as higher level thinking, I think it interferes with my normal thought process.
 

I already smoke like a chimney, and ive been doing that for 9 years, I am not getting into any new stuff.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards. - Tacitus Dr. Nick Riviera: Hey, don't worry. You don't have to make up stories here. Save that for court!
 

I've taken Dexedrine, Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Vyvanse...et al.

I find Vyvanse to be the most effective for me. I took it in college during exams or if I had a ton of studying (aka cramming) to do. I have Vyvanse prescription now, and take it before work fairly often. If we have a slow period as we are currently, I lay off and don't take it for a few weeks. However when there's a lot to do, I pop one either right as I wake up or about 5 minutes after I get to work and it keeps me going all day, especially if I'm just sitting in Excel or doing mindless pitching work. You almost get excited about how efficient you are, and there's a big of a high for the first few hours. It also increases my desire for nicotine; I usually dip when I'm on it. Tends to wear off after about 12-14 hours, so if you work longer than that it won't last the entire duration of your workday.

I know I'm not the only user either; almost all my friends who work at BB banks take it religiously. It increases productivity and cuts boredom and distraction to such a degree that it's sometimes a wonder I got anything done beforehand. It's a great drug for those in IB type roles, or anyone working long hours doing repetitive/boring work. Can't comment on long term side effects though...

Definitely makes normal conversation more difficult, as it makes you slightly irritable and all you want to do is whatever you've been focused on all day. My girlfriend definitely always knows (and no not that way, before the lewd jokes start) when I've been taking it because I'm just slightly pissed off. Definitely get hunger suppression and cotton mouth, but not nearly as bad as Adderall.

 
porkbellies:
I've taken Dexedrine, Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Vyvanse...et al.

I find Vyvanse to be the most effective for me. I took it in college during exams or if I had a ton of studying (aka cramming) to do. I have Vyvanse prescription now, and take it before work fairly often. If we have a slow period as we are currently, I lay off and don't take it for a few weeks. However when there's a lot to do, I pop one either right as I wake up or about 5 minutes after I get to work and it keeps me going all day, especially if I'm just sitting in Excel or doing mindless pitching work. You almost get excited about how efficient you are, and there's a big of a high for the first few hours. It also increases my desire for nicotine; I usually dip when I'm on it. Tends to wear off after about 12-14 hours, so if you work longer than that it won't last the entire duration of your workday.

I know I'm not the only user either; almost all my friends who work at BB banks take it religiously. It increases productivity and cuts boredom and distraction to such a degree that it's sometimes a wonder I got anything done beforehand. It's a great drug for those in IB type roles, or anyone working long hours doing repetitive/boring work. Can't comment on long term side effects though...

Definitely makes normal conversation more difficult, as it makes you slightly irritable and all you want to do is whatever you've been focused on all day. My girlfriend definitely always knows (and no not that way, before the lewd jokes start) when I've been taking it because I'm just slightly pissed off. Definitely get hunger suppression and cotton mouth, but not nearly as bad as Adderall.

I've done them all too, can agree 100% with the irritably. My roommates know to avoid distracting me once I pop one. Wont eat for a day and a half. A Vyvanse will keep me up for almost two days straight. Regular adderall and concerta are nearly as strong. Would not recommend making it a habit.

 

Higher level thinking is severely hampered by adderall or any other drug such as caffeine. Sure, you can produce a shit ton of work with good focus, but if it's crap than who the hell cares? Good writing, or good anything, takes days and even weeks of writing and rewriting with a fresh mindset.

If you want to sit down and memorize 100 words than that's great but if you want to produce good, original material than adderall probably isn't a good idea.

Plus, who the hell wants to rely on stimulants so they can become a robot and live a life just to please others and get the shiniest new toy? If I have to use stimulants to be "better" than someone then screw it.

 
blackrainn:
Higher level thinking is severely hampered by adderall or any other drug such as caffeine. Sure, you can produce a shit ton of work with good focus, but if it's crap than who the hell cares? Good writing, or good anything, takes days and even weeks of writing and rewriting with a fresh mindset.

If you want to sit down and memorize 100 words than that's great but if you want to produce good, original material than adderall probably isn't a good idea.

Plus, who the hell wants to rely on stimulants so they can become a robot and live a life just to please others and get the shiniest new toy? If I have to use stimulants to be "better" than someone then screw it.

Do you have proof adderral hampers higher-level thinking? It helps you focus better and you're able to focus at the task on hand but if you want to focus on the 'bigger picture' its also possible. But, to each his own.

Agree with the last paragraph.

Happy Friday!

 
blackrainn:
Higher level thinking is severely hampered by adderall or any other drug such as caffeine. Sure, you can produce a shit ton of work with good focus, but if it's crap than who the hell cares? Good writing, or good anything, takes days and even weeks of writing and rewriting with a fresh mindset.

If you want to sit down and memorize 100 words than that's great but if you want to produce good, original material than adderall probably isn't a good idea.

Plus, who the hell wants to rely on stimulants so they can become a robot and live a life just to please others and get the shiniest new toy? If I have to use stimulants to be "better" than someone then screw it.

Jack Kerouac wrote the entire manuscript of "On the Road" in one 60 hour, speed-fueled burst. So I am not sure its fair to say that you cant be creative on these types of drugs. That said, they are not for me...and I have tried most of them including Addie. I think everyone is either an "uppers person" or a "downers person" and for me speed makes me extremely anxious and extremely depressed the next day.

 
Torres:
All the people commenting on here that it dampers higher level thinking, decreases quality of work, etc have clearly never taken it before...
My comments were based on the effects I personally noticed. Just to clarify, what do you consider to be higher level thinking? When I was making my comment, I didn't include keeping up with and understanding theory that is being explained into higher level thinking, I had in mind more of discovering new relationships, developing your own theories, creating an original work vs. meticulously recreating an existing one
More is good, all is better
 

I have no idea how you guys study on Addie... that stuff kills my brain and my memory retention blows two days later... I remember once trying to remember the crap i did in this higher level accounting course for a final exam and to this day, no joke, i have no idea what was on that exam because i was addie'd up.

I found some legal substitutes that are pretty helpful to keep focus and get that productivity feeling.

First, hit up wal-mart... go to the pharma section, and get caffeine pills.... no joke it'll be the best $4.58 ever spent.. they have kept me off Addie and I can finally retain what the hell I do.

Second, go to a GNC and pick up either: Lipo 6 Black or Hydroxycut... no joke, those two really get things pumping and you will not be awkward and retarded when leaving work. You can also lose weight during the process but the unhealthy way.

Third, metabolism control and Vitamin B concentrate pills... i don't remember which brand produces these, but daiiimmm they work like a charm.... its weird how focus is so correlated with metabolism activity. All you need it to be is consistent and you'll be golden.

I remember one time i was responsible for finding some mistakes on the books and it was 9pm, and i had a lot of docs to go through, i popped an addie cause i was fucked, and i worked all the way unitl 7am, until my brain was literally burned out... I was driving home for a shower and change of clothes and I had suicidal thoughts... I seriously felt like crashing my car and ending my life for no fuckin reason... so weird... I don't recommend Addie if your in any situation that includes your life or someone else's. People who drink and pop at the same time seem to have a great time, but that's fuckin retarded.

I ONLY take Addie for one reason now, and i do it once every 3 months, and that's for stock picks. No joke, every time I addie up and do my portfolio research for my own cash, I'm in the green by 40%+ every three months... That shit is so boring I'd rather jump off a bridge then review equities the long way. It's weird. I caught the semi-conductor bulge last September-October and then the Rare Earth Elements spike on new years... dude... I banked.

By the way, Addie makes you lose weight... just don't munch on junk food before you sleep... just go straight to bed from work or wtv you were doing. Abs will tear out during the weekend.

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^ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VITAMIN B COMPLEX - it's like mental rocket fuel. Add caffeine and 5 hours of sleep, and there's nothing better.

Just make sure not to take it after 3 / 4 PM or you will NOT sleep. Also, prepare for dreams so vivid, it's like waking up from an acid trip, only refreshed. Take the weekends off from it though, to give your system a rest.

Get busy living
 

I'm gonna bookmark this thread just so I can remember these legal alternatives. I hate prescription pills personally, whether it's for medical uses or recreation, yuck.

If your dreams don't scare you, then they are not big enough. "There are two types of people in this world: People who say they pee in the shower, and dirty fucking liars."-Louis C.K.
 
awm55:
I know you guys in IBD don't have much of choice with regards to how you stay mentally focused, but seriously the best thing you can do is exercise if you can fit it in.

+1. Exercise, eat healthy, get a decent amount of sleep and some sunshine.

Btw sugar isn't any less of a drug; it affects neurotransmitters and it is addictive.

More is good, all is better
 
Argonaut:
awm55:
I know you guys in IBD don't have much of choice with regards to how you stay mentally focused, but seriously the best thing you can do is exercise if you can fit it in.

+1. Exercise, eat healthy, get a decent amount of sleep and some sunshine.

Btw sugar isn't any less of a drug; it affects neurotransmitters and it is addictive.

I suspect exercise and sex fit your definition of drug, too...

 
arden:
alcohol is a drug too, idiots. and it's much worse for you than adderall. so stop throwing around the word "drug" as if it automatically makes something terrible

You think drinking is worse for you than speed? Adderall is controlled release amphetamines and is known to be neurotoxic in the long term. Just google it for gods sake.

Making it a part of your study/work routine over a long period of time is terrible for your body and brain.

 
awm55:

You think drinking is worse for you than speed? Adderall is controlled release amphetamines and is known to be neurotoxic in the long term. Just google it for gods sake.

Source on this? I find this hard to believe. Abusing amphetamines is one thing, but adderall taken as prescribed is not "known" to be neurotoxic.

 

I've had good success with piracetam and a choline source... Memory/concentration/ clarity of thought were all noticeably improved.

Probably stating the obvious here, but I feel like there's less of an ethical issue when the drugs/nootropics aren't detrimental to your health. Thankfully, there are quite a few supplements w/cognitive enhancing properties that are perfectly safe.

Btw, Im really surprised nobody here is on Modafinil. Shit must be perfect for those 80-90 hour work weeks

 

Anyone who has taken adderall in moderation i.e. in emergencies like finals week when you have to study for a exam, turn in some papers etc. will definitely agree that it is A MIRACLE DRUG!

open your book, start studying, and pop one in.. before you know it, your entire world revolves around that book ur studying, nothing else matters!!! I dont take it recreationally, took it when i was in college only when i really needed it, so maybe once or twice a semester. HOWEVER i have met people who take it on a daily basis and they are moody and depressed...

honestly if you have never tried it then you shouldnt be posting ur opinion here

 

econ building healthy relationships with people will also bring a steady supply of feel-good and otherwise useful chemicals, but it takes too much effort, compared to things like sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and drugs that offer instant gratification.

More is good, all is better
 

I've had a prescription for over 3 years and take very low doses (cut the 5mg pills in half) as needed to stay sharp. The effect is similar to coffee minus the jitters or crash (at least for me). Effect lasts about 4 hours. I haven't experienced any of the side effects mentioned above except for the occasional difficulty sleeping if I take it too late (duh). I don't mean to sound like a pusher, but I honestly feel it has improved my life. Before I started taking it I was an average to below average analyst at a non-MBB consulting firm. I'm now on the deal side of a PE mega fund and more than holding my own. My problem was always lack of concentration and I really feel like Adderall has released my true potential. My advice for people would be to give it a shot at LOW does if you feel like your problem is one of concentration during regular working hours. I would be careful of using it recreationally or to work through your natural need to sleep.

 

I've got a load of ritalin ready for my final exams this summer and I had a load of modafil last summer. They don't seem to do much so far, I think i need up the dosage. I've jsut got them off people with a prescription (in case of ritalin) or dodgy online pharmacies (Modafil). I've heard adderall not that common here in UK as doctors don't tend to prescribe it.

I'm wondering how to go about getting a prescription for these things next year when I'm out of uni and in the big wide world. I'll be working for a pharma consultancy firm so I'm hoping their clients give out freebies.....plus I'll have private health insurance so maybe private doctors will be more favorable to prescribe what I want rather than your bog standard NHS GP. I doubt both of these however.

 

i have never taken it. i usually use 5 hour energy. they work really well for me. my friends have taken it though and i usually get the same grade as them on tests.

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 

i have never taken it. i usually use 5 hour energy. they work really well for me. my friends have taken it though and i usually get the same grade as them on tests.

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 

i have never taken it. i usually use 5 hour energy. they work really well for me. my friends have taken it though and i usually get the same grade as them on tests.

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 

wtf is wrong with my posts. everything is doubled....

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 

wtf is wrong with my posts. everything is doubled....

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.
 
econ:

Do you mean the evidence is mixed?

I am not sure what exactly you are trying to clarify.

dictionary:

proof    proof Show IPA –noun 1. evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.

eveningpsychiatrist:
there is a body of research that raises some concerns but gives no strong conclusive evidence either way.

perhaps you are confused about

eveningpsychiatrist:

older rodents, when given methamphetamine in doses that are known to be toxic to younger rodents and humans, had more toxic brain reactions than younger rodents.

the conversation my post was a continuation of discussed therapeutic doses, not toxic.

More is good, all is better
 

LOL -- it's funny that you're comparing my statement to "Phillis Morris lawyer language." What I'm trying to point out, is that often times you have evidence on both sides of an issue, so it's not correct to say "there's no evidence for x" just because not all studies support x. Finding out the "truth" of anything is incredibly difficult. In fact, 80% of epidemiology studies are not replicable. So, in the end, we really don't know, it could go one way or the other, right?

 
UFOinsider:
^ no conclusive evidence. That is Phillip Morris lawyer language. This reminds me of the steriod debate circa 1970.
econ:
LOL -- it's funny that you're comparing my statement to "Phillis Morris lawyer language." What I'm trying to point out, is that often times you have evidence on both sides of an issue, so it's not correct to say "there's no evidence for x" just because not all studies support x. Finding out the "truth" of anything is incredibly difficult. In fact, 80% of epidemiology studies are not replicable. So, in the end, we really don't know, it could go one way or the other, right?

UFOinsider, on second thought, I think you were accusing the author of that blog post of "Phillip Morris lawyer language," in which case, I retract my statement, lol.

 

never taken addie and never will. know lots of people who took it in school and who take it for work (mostly IB). i take pride in the fact that i have been able to achieve what i have without taking it or any other "performance enhancing" drugs. especially considering how many people i compete against on a daily basis who take it.

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Adderall is is miracle pill that has changed my life. My work productivity has sky rocketed, and i just cant thank my doctor enough for recommending it to me. I guarantee that if anyone takes this ocassionally ( NOT EVERYDAY!!) you will be able to get that huge boost in productivity when it matters most. Speak to your physicians about getting a script; do not acquire adderall illegally as it may come back to bite you!

love ya addie!!

 

I don't have a FT offer yet, but I know that Adderall use among students in colleges, mine in particular, is especially prevalent. I would really not be surprised at all if it is very common among analysts.

 

I'm not sure what that quote is from, I don't think the article link is working for me. That said, those people who feel that way have some other serious issues that they should probably work on; starting with not working where they are anymore. If you need to 100% disassociate yourself from a job working in an office environment with what are, generally, made up and arbitrary rushed deadlines you should probably take a step back.. and Valium would probably serve you better.

 
M.s.protzmann:

Adderall is great. I have a prescription, don't really need it, but it just makes you focus in a lot more. Really no downsides to it at all.

This is correct. Any psychological issues experienced by analysts is entirely their own. It has nothing to do with Adderall.

“Elections are a futures market for stolen property”
 

I've heard good and bad. The issue I have with Adderall and the nootropics counterparts is what real long-term studies have been done? People are downing these pills like candy every single day, what will they look like, be like, think like, etc. in 30-40 years? That's what I'm curious about, and also the reason why I'll never take one.

 
EnergyHOU:

I've heard good and bad. The issue I have with Adderall and the nootropics counterparts is what real long-term studies have been done? People are downing these pills like candy every single day, what will they look like, be like, think like, etc. in 30-40 years? That's what I'm curious about, and also the reason why I'll never take one.

I get what you're saying but I feel like you could say that about any prescription drug that hasn't been around for over 20-30 years.

 

Also, it should be noted that this study was based on "roughly two dozen" subjects. How on earth does that have enough credibility to get published anywhere?

Also, agreed with theteam above. These questions seem juvenile and who cares. Sounds like a bunch of kids in school who think banking's so cool and sweet and just want to brag about how "hardcore" it is. Frankly, if you need adderall or whatever you're a hack and you should be doing something else.

 

I agree...Adderall is the best in terms of getting work done. I live in NYC and most of the people I know who work on Wall Street do take it. It's also pretty easy to get here in NYC...and it is better than coke in that the effects last long and you can get it legally.

 

Adderall: I am prescribed Adderall XR (extended release) for ADD. Whether or not this is a real disorder isn't really my question to answer, but I just wanted to stipulate that I am taking with legally and with the approval of multiple physicians. Typically, I take a 15 milligram daily dosage. When taken in the morning regularly, the consumer experiences increased focus and attention to detail, less distraction and desire to recreate (check social media, blogs, etc.). Appetite is significantly suppressed unless the dose is very small (5 mg). If you take a larger dose (30-60 mg XR), you can reasonably expect to be able to function at a high level throughout the night and into the next day. If you attempt to do this consecutively, however, you will be much less able to perform, and you'll experience a very unpleasant, strung-out exhaustion. Additionally, taking Adderall for an extended period or in high doses can make the user feel much less emotional, and more aggressive (think Patrick Bateman).

Modafinil: While this is not quite such an area of expertise, I have consumed it as a performance enhancing drug. The thing about moda and other nootropics is that they usually work best in conjunction with one another. My friend, a high-performing college student at a prestigious university, has a well-researched regimen of nootropics. They tend to work in more subtle ways than adderall, and only the stronger forms (e.g. Artvigil) can you keep awake for an extended period without sleep. Unlike Adderall, moda and other nootropics do not suppress creativity. In fact, many nootropics allegedly boost creative thinking.

Cocaine: Don't take coke as an agent of wakefulness or focus. While it certainly wakes you up, it makes you more fidgety and hyper than anything, and you certainly won't be able to work in the same human computer manner as with Adderall. If you want it to help you stay focused as you get drunk off your ass, it's pretty decent, but it's not going to help you at work.

Pre-workout/Workout Supplements: Not that there are many people who claim to use these to boost work performance, but I've heard of students using these to simply stay up many hours past the point of exhaustion. My workout partner is sometimes unable to sleep for up to twelve hours after a few scoops of his pre-workout, but his results are atypical.

 

I use to be prescribed the stuff. The problem is once you get past 8-10 hours (particularly on addy or vyvanse) your brain goes into a heavy fog-like state. You still won't be able to sleep yet but you also won't be very productive. I stopped taking them because I could work much longer without taking them.

 

The problem is, can you be as focused as you were before taking adderall or it creates dependence? (I have read that creates dependence).

This 'hard' nootropics are 'dangerous' in that aspect (and also the side effects of it), I think it would be better to take other softer nootropics to use in the long run (as alcar, citicoline, caffeine+theanine/taurine...).

 
stockman:

The problem is, can you be as focused as you were before taking adderall or it creates dependence? (I have read that creates dependence).

This 'hard' nootropics are 'dangerous' in that aspect (and also the side effects of it), I think it would be better to take other softer nootropics to use in the long run (as alcar, citicoline, caffeine+theanine/taurine...).

I guess if you have an addictive personality you should avoid it. I took it on and off for 2 years and never had a problem when I stopped taking it about 2 years ago.
 

Adderall CAN create dependence just like any narcotic stimulant, though it's not like cocaine IIRC because it does not effect the brain's dopamine receptors (which control feelings of pleasure, euphoria, etc.). It's likely more a problem in very high doses or off-label uses.

 

Don't freaking do it unless you absolutely have to.

Stimulants are prescribed medically to treat ADD/ADHD and sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Adderall, Vyvanse, and similar drugs are amphetamine-based stimulants. They're obviously safer than off-the-street speed when taken as prescribed, but you're still taking about something FAR more potent than caffeine or energy drinks. This is all coming from first-hand experience, not just head knowledge.

The drugs can help people with ADD/ADHD concentrate better throughout the day, as the drugs improve alertness and focus. They can also help people with neurological sleep disorders stay awake during the day when they'd otherwise suddenly fall asleep or feel extremely drowsy. Side effects are usually modest when used this way and in prescribed amounts. If you don't have the issues described above, taking the stimulants off-label can have some nasty side effects such as high blood pressure, irritable bowel, racing heart, difficulty sleeping, and major crashes/brain fog when they wear off. It would be like drinking a shit-ton of caffeine all at once. I actually quit Vyvanse despite being badly ADHD because the side effects were too intense (note: many people prescribed Vyvanse handle the side effects just fine).

I knew people in college. who brought Adderall black market and used them for marathon studying sessions before exams; apparently this is somewhat common nowadays.

 

I've seen a lot, most if not all, of the junior people I've worked with over the past 5-10 years just munch down any type of prescription stimulants-provigil seemed to be a popular one and recently there's another one that's something like pro-provigil that they seem to love. Basically a few people get a scrip from their doc, which isn't hard from certain doctors especially because so many of them were diagnosed with bullshit ADD (and yes, I know ADD/ADHD are real but it's way overdiagnosed) as kids and doctors were handing them out like candy and they can carry the diagnosis into adulthood. They then give them out to everyone else. And they'll act a bit like freaks when they're on it. They'll work straight for 24 hours but I can't imagine it's very good for you, and I'm not some super clean living person by any means. It just doesn't seem like a good idea.

 
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Everything in moderation. I used them--Vyvanse, a better version of Adderall--a day or 2 a week for about a month maybe a year ago. I needed them to absolutely demolish a work assignment. It's definitely not something that should be taken on a regular basis unless prescribed. They also have diminishing marginal utility--my buddy used them in medical school and he needed to pop several pills to get the same impact that I could get on a half a pill.

But in moderation Vyvanse is a wonder drug. I destroyed work like I had never destroyed it before. Couldn't sleep well and lost about 10 lbs (which was a good thing for me). One of the funny side effects is that when the drug peaks in your system in a given day you feel like you could conquer the world--you feel super awesome and it made me friendlier than usual. I was dating this super hot chick WAY out of my league around the time and I recall sending her the gayest text message that I would never send in my right mind (it was mushy and cuddly--makes me sick to think about). Let's just say that mushy and cuddly men on date 3 are not sexy. I blame Vyvanse for costing me my dream girl.

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damn. cool story :D

i get that they might be making problems over the long-term. obviously, some people should really not use them because of the side effect or if they are inclined to get addicted to things. and i know that adderall ruined lives of some.

i think that we are supposed to build up our character and overcome difficulties. greatness comes from overcoming the adversity. no magic pill can help with this. but damn, they are powerful. i think that many people who are against them are a bit scared of them as well. what about just using them to get an edge once we are in the top league already?

 

It's like that in Europe because over there they don't try and solve health or social problems with magic pills, it's an America thing. Stay off of them, they create dependence like anything else and more importantly as mentioned above they have an awful after-effect which can make it difficult to do anything at all, including sleep.

 

Almost everyone I knew took adderall during midterms/finals and did well. I sort of regret not using that approach. However, I like to think I learned something extra by not just resorting to adderall. I could also just be saying this to mask my bitterness from not taking it. Once you're past a certain age you shouldn't really be using that stuff anyways. All my friends who were science majors described it as more-or-less 'legal speed'

 

I couldn't imagine being prescribed adderall for daily use, but have found great utility in using it from time to time. You can't eat on it and you're awkward as fuck but you can get shit done. As said, you can develop significant tolerance after 2-3 pills or days, so its not something you want a daily prescription for because it won't do anything after a week. You definitely can't sleep on them, but it's not like you want to anyways. I think it would be tough to get addicted to, unless you're prone to addiction. No real euphoria and you feel weird.

In any case, I thrive on stimulants and without them I'd have no social life.

 

Interesting that seemingly no traders (those who would actually benefit from stimulants) have replied to this thread yet.

Probably because they've already assembled their nootropic stacks and are laughing to themselves at junior bankers destroying their own health with poison like Adderall.

 

don't get why people don't just take racemic amphetamine basically same shit but 10x cheaper

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I know it is wrong to ask, but how do monkeys outside of US get any kind of amphetamines? Any remotely reliable website out there, which have a system how to deliver to Asia, Russia, Europe, etc?

Doctors can't prescribe amphetamines in most of the world... They would be rotating you on various antidepressants and crap which has no good effect on healthy people.

Any good alternatives to this stuff other than coffee / caffeine tablets? Or some solid stacks?

Even stacking legal nootropics is hard and expensive in most of the world.

 

1) Adderall is very useful for me personally. Never really had a problem with it. 2) If, in fact, it's 'taking over the workplace', methinks it's because WSO has like 100 fake prescription drug posts on the site at a given time

Life's is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
 

1) I don't have ADD and got a prescription pre-senior year of college after acquiring "a taste" from friends. It was quite easy to get.

Me: "Oh yeah Mrs. Psychiatrist I have always been able to do well in school b/c I was smart and could just pass tests without studying. But after my internship this summer I realized that I couldn't concentrate on Excel spreadsheets or do work my boss assigned me."

Mrs. Psychiatrist: "Oh dear have you though about any type of medication?"

Me: "Uh not really I really don't like taking medicine even for like a cold or headache. But I would be open to trying it."

Mrs: "Ok, here try some vyvanse."

2) When you have to crush work that doesn't involve too much creativity, it is incredibly helpful. Spreadsheets, slide decks, etc. Way too many haters here in my opinion. However if I have a meeting or phone call I definitely will not take it as I am awkward as fuck and I feel like it hinders me intellectually.

3) Mostly I use it for CFA studying. I mean c'mon how else am I going to study for 10 hours/day on the weekend after a long week at work? Just saying . . .

"Some things are believed because they are demonstrably true. But many other things are believed simply because they have been asserted repeatedly—and repetition has been accepted as a substitute for evidence." - Thomas Sowell
 

I didn't have it in college but got a prescription when I started working full time as well, using this exact script. I was started on Concerta for a month, absolutely crushed work, and then after finishing my trial month got started on a second trial month with Adderall to see what worked better. Once I ramped up to the full dose, Adderall turned me into an anxious crackhead with overactive adrenal glands. I lost almost 20 lbs, couldn't sleep, joints were super dry and sore, had heart palpitations and developed crippling social anxiety. Still crushed it at work though, my boss wrote me the nicest message I've ever gotten from a superior talking about how sick this report I wrote was. Looking back he might have just been being extra nice because drugs were causing my life to fall apart.

Anyways, after the adderall trial I decided that heavy supplements weren't for me and now just eat well, try to sleep enough, and do mindfulness / focus-oriented meditation. Kind of want to renew the prescriptions for GMAT studying though and just avoid daily use. I'm not aware of any colleagues who use it, but wouldn't be surprised if several do. Many of the first set of kids who were prescribed since youth are now in the workplace, and the whole "adult ADD" campaign has been going strong for the past couple of years.

Nothing short of everything will really do.
 

I had a close friend who went the med school route who was badly addicted to Adderall. As in to the point where when he couldn't get a supply he ended up wrecking his life.

Asides from that, HIPAA prevents your employers from looking into that unless you give permission. I can't imagine what job in finance would ask for that.

After trying it on my own though, I do have to say that it's a very powerful force amplifier potentially.

 

When amphetamines are prescribed for ADHD, it is a very low dose over a long time until there is little stimulant effect. The ADHD patient gets a new baseline with slightly increased focus and little else changed. Trust me, that's a life saver, and yes, it increases working IQ---presuming you have ADHD. For all practical purposes, Amphetamines have an awful impact on work productivity. The drug causes people to feel like they are smart when they are not.

 

Adderall isn't creating a brave new anything... you seem to be implying that its becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace, but you don't provide any evidence to suggest this is the case. Having worked on Wall Street for a fair amount of time, I can count Adderall users I've come across on one hand. These are people I've known well enough to see them do a variety of other drugs recreationally, but not Adderall for work. The biggest factor in this I'd say is that there really is no reason to use it. In college you have to stay up finals week to finish papers and cram for exams. The professional world is quite different.

 
Marcus_Halberstram:

Adderall isn't creating a brave new anything... you seem to be implying that its becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace, but you don't provide any evidence to suggest this is the case. Having worked on Wall Street for a fair amount of time, I can count Adderall users I've come across on one hand. These are people I've known well enough to see them do a variety of other drugs recreationally, but not Adderall for work. The biggest factor in this I'd say is that there really is no reason to use it. In college you have to stay up finals week to finish papers and cram for exams. The professional world is quite different.

While I do agree with 90% of your post. How often do you interact with young bankers who continuously work 80-90 hour weeks? In my opinion the younger generations, the ones who used Addy in college, would be prone to use Addy in the workplace.

Robert Clayton Dean: What is happening? Brill: I blew up the building. Robert Clayton Dean: Why? Brill: Because you made a phone call.
 

Adderall is very easy to get in the United States, and it is also very over prescribed. It is no surprise that we live in a capitalist state here, and I think you get to see the heart of it when trying to get high demand pharma products such as this. A lot of Doctors today really don't care about you when it comes to prescribing this stuff. You come in and give the normal spiel about not being able to focus for extended periods of time, lengthened fatigue, bla bla and there you go. It is quite simple actually. I do however believe that it is a major problem with today's youth, as I can speak from experience. There are college students in my fraternity who were prescribed 50mg vyvanse as well as 30mg Adderall. How is that allowed right? I knew one girl who was prescribed to take one 20mg Adderall tablet 5 times a day. Yes... 5....

When people refer to the potential negative health effects of Adderall (which are relatively unknown), I think they are referring to those people above. The tired banker who takes a couple small dose Adderall tablets every week or so shouldn't have a problem, in my mind. Obviously, I am not a doctor... The kids who have been prescribed massive amounts of Adderall daily since they were in elementary school are really the ones who are taking part in an ongoing experiment.

As far as people comparing Adderall to caffeine, that is absurd. They are not comparable at all, and the effects are quite different. Adderall has a "tunnel-vision" effect, if you will, that is non-existent with caffeine. Another question I have been wondering myself is that for those who say that you just "drink a lot of caffeine" when you did not get much sleep, do you really think several cups of coffee (with milk, sugar and all that in it) is really much better for your health than taking a small dose of Adderall? For most people who do not have ADD / ADHD, a small dose of Adderall is all you need to get you going. It is an interesting thing to consider... Is slugging those Red Bulls and Monster drinks any better for your health than taking a small 10mg Adderall tablet? Who knows, but it is worth considering.

 

As a college student with experience working as an intern at a BB:

Adderall is a school drug. If I have a big problem set to solve or a really long paper to write (personally prefer Vyvanse for papers and Addy for problem sets) in a short period of time I'll pop the pill and crunch it out. It's great. I'll also use it recreationally to go out at night if I've been drinking all day.

That being said, I only use it as a college student to support my lifestyle. I drink a lot, I don't sleep a lot, and adderall allows me to skip classes and get drunk with my friends and still get straight A's. This past summer, I refused to do adderall for work. It sets a bad precedent, and I would never even consider it. I've known friends who are dependent on it to do papers or homework, and I would never want that to happen for my career.

If you're not prescribed adderall, it's great for last minute studying or finishing the assignment you didn't do the night before because you were out drinking. For work, it's a dumb idea and not worth it. Long term effects of Addy are not worth the short term gains and potential dependence.

 

First of all, I do not have ADD, ADHD, or any other variant thereof, but I do have an Adderall prescription and have have it for almost 10 years. I began taking the stuff in grad school when I needed to cram for exams and it worked like a charm (there is absolutely no comparison to coffee). The biggest downside was my inability to fall asleep. I realize the point of the stuff is to keep you awake and focused, but eventually you come down from the high at which point your heart is still beating at a pace well above its normal resting pace and you become extremely irritable - a combination that is not so pleasant. For those reasons, I decided against using it in the workplace except in extremely rare instances (I think I've probably only used it 4 or 5 times in my 7 years of employment); however, I do find it extremely useful for social situations. I don't have social anxiety, but I also don't really enjoy being in overly social situations, especially where I need to interact with people I don't know very well. For that reason, I do tend to use the drug a few times a month on the weekends as it does make feel a little (lot) chattier and helps me to take a little more pleasure in the company of others. I am also fully aware of people who become EXTREMELY annoying and who won't shut the hell up when they're on the stuff. I try to be cognizant of that myself when I'm using it so I know when to pull the reigns back if necessary. Easier said than done.

 

First time commenting here, long time Ritalin/Adderall/vyvance user. I was prescribed ritalin in 3rd-5th grade and hated the way it made me feel, so I got off of it. Got back on in my freshman year of college with Adderall XR and then tried IR in all different dosages. These stimulants can be a powerful tool, but it must only be used in the right situation. You wouldn't use a sledge hammer where a carpenter's hammer is needed, and vice versa. This stuff is most useful when you are doing repetitive/boring tasks and should mostly be used when it's an independent task, as the anti-social nature of this drug can hurt your reputation. Lots of water, lots of deodorant, and a distraction free environment are a must.

All this being said, it's very similar to steroids or other performance enhancing drugs. If you take someone with only God-given talent and give them this, they will do great. If you take someone who can outwork the person with God-given talent and give them this, they will do great. But when you take someone with God-given talent, that is willing to outwork others, and give him this, then you've really got a force multiplier. Schwarzenegger was't the best because he had only steroids, or only god-given genetics, or only an iron will. He was the best because he combined all 3. I'm not sure how this will translate into a 9-5, but at the business school i am at, it is quite prevalent.

 

Adderall, dexedrine, vyvanse, ritalin, modafinil... I have been prescribed all of these drugs at one point or another throughout my life. They are all work well just as Dr. Koplewiczs explained above. Currently I am on dexedrine XR and life is great. I was diagnosed with ADHD while in middle school - my grades were poor, I daydreamed constantly, and I got in lots of trouble. ADHD medication turned this around for me and I am very thankful for it.

To be honest though, I really wish I didn't have to take it. Period. There are days I really, really, really don't want to swallow the pill, but I have to just so I can get through my day. I hope this helps you make your decision on whether to start taking them or not.

 

Such drugs are most effective when you do have an underlying medical condition. If you don't, chances are they will give you unwanted side effects as people mentioned above.

 

I find it hard to believe that anyone without a learning disability would need one of these drugs for business school. It really isn't that hard and your grades don't matter.

I've never tried any of them but I can see how they might be sort of useful for junior bankers with the repetitive, relatively mindless work and long hours. I can't imagine it being that useful in any other role, especially more senior ones. Whenever people write these articles, they talk to a vocal minority who say its inevitable that we will all use them in the future, but it's totally overblown.

 

I would imagine this will start to become much more common as current sophomores and juniors in college start entering the workplace. I just finished my sophomore year at a top midwest university and I can confidently say that out of most kids I know, you are in a very small minority if you are not prescribed to study drugs, or buying them off your friends who are.

With the large course-load that pressed upon many college business majors, it is really the only way to stay competitive academically while still having a social life.

I'm sure that once students my age start analyst positions where work is repetitive and does not require much creativity or problem solving, Adderall/Vyvanse will become commonplace.

 

adderall is the ultimate gateway drug. I have never seen a drug destroy people faster than this thing. However, it is also a hell of a drug. I do not know how it actually works for people withh adhd, but those who take it just because could count the amount of wing flutters a fly makes as it buzzes across the room

 

I have a subjective view, but first hand witnessed two guys go off the deep end because of adderall. One a has a J.D. from top 10 law school but drugs derailed that future, other guy never escaped undergrad. These may be two isolated cases, but never heard of a prolonged adderall use ending in a smooth breakup

 
surferbarney:

I have a subjective view, but first hand witnessed two guys go off the deep end because of adderall. One a has a J.D. from top 10 law school but drugs derailed that future, other guy never escaped undergrad. These may be two isolated cases, but never heard of a prolonged adderall use ending in a smooth breakup

correlation /= causation two does not make a trend prolonged adderall use = what people who have prescriptions do (11 percent of school aged children in America, and two thirds of those are have been medicated http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/health/more-diagnoses-of-hyperactivit… ) some people are prone to "going off the deep end" - drug use could exacerbate it or merely be coincident

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I know a bunch of people who use it for ADHD for a long time with solid results. But if you're taking it in order to stay up later you are better off going with vyvanse. Vyvanse is longer lasting and doesn't have a the burn out effect of Adderall.

 

And I felt guilty about drinking too much coffee... Wait a few years I bet all kinda of side effects are going to come up. Or not.

Just saying, if I can get through work without adderall and you can't either you have ADHD or I'm just a superior human being.

 
adderallnycfeen:

Dude it's awesome my supplier gives me great prices for addies in NYC I'm getting sooo much work done I havnt sleep for 2 n a half days so far I'm over here eating cheetos

FWIW, your writing is incomprehensible. Do you think there's a connection?
 
surferbarney:

adderall is the ultimate gateway drug. I have never seen a drug destroy people faster than this thing. However, it is also a hell of a drug. I do not know how it actually works for people withh adhd, but those who take it just because could count the amount of wing flutters a fly makes as it buzzes across the room

Wow, you're a huge fucking pussy. "Adderall is a hell of a drug?" Jiminy Christmas dude, many young children take that shit daily. You really think a chemical that doctors are comfortable giving to elementary school kids is going to pull the rug out from under you? This is fucking embarrassing to the industry. Grow some stones.

People definitely use adderall, it's hard to say precisely how prevalent it is because it's not like people who are taking it show up to work wearing a shirt with "I'm currently high on illegally obtained pharmaceuticals" printed on the chest. People don't exactly advertise it, you know?

It's usefull if you didn't get much sleep the night before and need to ensure you'll stay awake all day. Personally I've found that its really not all that great - it takes away my edge, makes me a little slower, a little less creative, a little stupider really. It makes me mediocre, but it ensures that I'll be at least serviceable throughout the day. You don't want to take it every single day, but if you went out and got absolutely shithammered the night before and didn't get any sleep or something, it's sometimes worth it to give yourself a chemical boost.

I would say it's pretty common but people tend to keep that information to themselves.

 
Matrick:

How easy is it actually to get Adderall in the US legally? It's virtually impossible in Europe.

I wouldn't agree with that, at least not in the UK.

Adderall during exam time is as prevalent on a uni campus as Ben and Jerry's ice cream is in an Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Never used it but from many friends who have, apparently its unreal. I'm talking like 18-20 hour study days of COMPLETE concentration. I don't know anybody (myself included) that could do this without a drug (if you say you can you're either a liar, delusional, or a billionaire with wings by now).

Friends often refer to it as a "hail mary pass", ie if its two days before your exam and you're in a real position to fail, an adderal might be just what you need to ensure an extremely productive two days.

No reason to throw a hail marry in the 1st Quarter tho, lol

 

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