Some clarification: the stereoisomers of amphetamine found in Adderall are levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine, the former feels "speedier" because it mostly

Some clarification: the stereoisomers of amphetamine found in Adderall are levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine, the former feels "speedier" because it mostly affects the body (heart rate, blood pressure, fight-or-flight response) whereas the latter mostly affects the brain (wakefulness, focus, etc.) Adderall exists because apparently a small amount of levoamphetamine has been shown to produce some effect on focus, but most of the heavy lifting is done by the right-handed isomer. In my opinion the risk of addiction is higher if there is a noticeable physical high. Which is why I personally have decided to go with dextroamphetamine (in the long release form of lisdexamphetamine) which doesn't cause any body stimulation, and in fact lowers my blood pressure due to reduced anxiety, while producing no physical stimulation whatsoever. A cup of coffee feels "stronger" than lisdex. In Britain Ritalin (methylphenidate) is usually first line treatment for children, while Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is preferred in adults. AFAIK Adderall is not prescribed here.