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> Methamphetamine is a whole other level of stimulant. The extra methyl group that differentiates it from regular amphetamine salts mainly serves the purpose o
by culi 2y ago
> Methamphetamine is a whole other level of stimulant.
The extra methyl group that differentiates it from regular amphetamine salts mainly serves the purpose of crossing the blood-brain barrier quicker. However, during this process it loses that extra methyl group. So whether you're taking meth or adderal, the chemical that actually reaches your brain is ultimately the same
In fact, methamphetamine is available as a prescription ADHD medicine under the brand name "Desoxyn"
- EdwardDiego 2y agoYeah, precisely, that methyl group is why methamphetamine is super popular, it makes a whole lot of difference in the felt effect.
- jart 2y agoI thought that (1) meth (e.g. methylphenidate a.k.a. ritalin) blocks reuptake of dopamine, and (2) amphetamine (e.g. dextroamphetamine) stimulates production of dopamine, and (3) methamphetamine (a.k.a. desoxyn) does both. Is that understanding accurate?
- LM358 2y agoI have never seen "meth" taken to mean anything other than methamphetamine, and certainly not methylphenidate.
- bichiliad 2y ago“Meth” is methamphetamine, not methylphenidate. Ritalin isn’t the same thing as Meth. Not sure about how Ritalin vs Adderall act different on dopamine.
- jart 2y agoThen why does it have meth in the name genius?
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