<p>Most ADHD medications are stimulants.
Amphetamines are a type of stimulant. Nicotine and Caffeine are also stimulants.
“Meth”-amphetamine is only a cousin to Adderall because they are both amphetamines. Not all stimulants are amphetamines.</p>
<p>[Stimulant</a> - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulant]Stimulant”>Stimulant - Wikipedia)
[Attention-deficit</a> hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADHD]Attention-deficit”>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia)</p>
<p>In general, stimulants are the most effective form of treatment. If you are having worries about dependence and abuse of medication in regards with treating ADHD or recreational drug use, just check out or talk to your doctor about Vyvanse.</p>
<p>I have taken half a dozen different medications for ADHD, and Vyvanse is a very good improvement of Adderall, they are basically the same, but the dosage is released slowly and spread out better over time, evenly. There are much less highs and drops, in fact the only time I ever noticed somewhat of a high “rush” with the medication is the first few days I took it, unlike Adderall, which many days was a roller coaster ride starting in the morning.</p>
<p>Now that I think about it, my doctor said vyvanse was made more specifically for ADHD patients with addictive tendencies in mind. I started taking it at the beginning of this semester and it has worked wonders. It is true that vyvanse is the successor to Adderall, since Adderall has gone generic and the company wants to keep their money making abilities by pushing Vyvanse, but it truely is a great upgrade. Unlike Lexapro vs. Celexa (Citalopram), which are only microscopically different in order to keep a make money off their new patent (Anti-Depressents, not ADHD meds).</p>
<p>Remember when treating any disorder, you must FOCUS on TREATING THE SYMPTOMS, not just the name or label of the disorder, I’m pretty sure this applies to all medical treatment in general. ADHD or not, all cases of the diagnosis are not the same and effect everyone differently in some way. Forgot to mention, Vyvanse has much less and less intense side effects (ex: speeding heart, short of breath, loss of appetite, dry mouth, insomnia, irritability.) I am not in any way advertising Vyvanse for my own gains, but from my experience with Adderall XR, Focalin, Metadate, Daytrana patch + others im sure, Vyvanse is a life saver. Adderall XR is still very effective, but in my experience has more side effects some others I have mentioned.</p>
<p>Generally the more spread out and less intense the medication affects a patient, the less appealing it is for recreational usage or abuse. (If you have any specific questions just mail or message me, I can let you know what I know and as well as personal experience, My doctor and I generally work together to development my treatment, he does not just blindly hand me pills and I swallow.) I have taken several pharmacology and psychology/counseling classes dealing with addictions and mood disorders. Male, 23-yr old Computer Animation major.
Always speak to your doctor about your symptoms and get several different opinions, there can always be another combination/conflicting or underlying issue/disorder that is causing your anguish.
Good Luck and Best Wishes.</p>
<p>-Christian</p>