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this is a fundamental misunderstanding of how ADHD affects adults and what amphetamines do. Amphetamines (in appropriate doses) do not make you impulsive and hy
by schwartzworld 6y ago
this is a fundamental misunderstanding of how ADHD affects adults and what amphetamines do. Amphetamines (in appropriate doses) do not make you impulsive and hyper, at least not if you have adhd. They make you focused and better at finishing what you start. Little miracle pills.
- georgespencer 6y agoThis is true, and the same is true of other stimulants in ADHD sufferers. For example, it ticks a box in ADHD diagnosis if a patient reports having had a paradoxical reaction to cocaine (drowsiness, focus, a feeling of quietness), because although the pharmacology is, to say the least, not as precise when compared to e.g. lisdexamfetamine, the impact is the same: both block the reuptake of dopamine in the brain.
- tokai 6y agoI have no misunderstanding about ADHD. The article is not about ADHD. Its about what they term ADHD-like behaviour, like sleeplessness, hyperactivity, etc. Things stimulants definitely induce in "normal" adults. Especially cocaine.