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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It shouldn't make her feel that way though. If she truly has ADD, it should sort of calm her down but allow her to focus. People with ADD don't speed on those drugs like people without it do.[/quote]

This was the line of thinking in the 1990s regarding stimulants, but it has since been disproven. Can't site articles because I don't know where any of my old grad school stuff is and I don't have time to do a lit search. Just about everyone (ADHD or not) feels like they can accomplish more on the drugs. Those with and without ADHD report feeling hyped, yet also calmer because they can finally get things done and focus more.

I read some interesting articles a few years ago about the push to make all these substances available over the counter to all, which I think would be dangerous. Back in the 90s we were taught that "It's like drinking a cup of coffee, but more efficient. It is no harder on your body and these substances are not addictive." There's a reason the government regulates stimulant prescriptions these days and yes, they can be addictive. Yes, there can be risks with not medicating too, plus there are many alternatives to stimulants. [/quote]

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