Stimulates are not as addictive for people suffering from ADHD because it physically effects us differently. If you have ADHD then you have issues with negatively skewed dopamine responses and stimulates help by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine causing the dopamaturgic response to seem more powerful than what it is (because again I can't stress this enough the dopamine response does not function correctly) (source)

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 27 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I've taken Adderall for over a decade now and am still able to stop taking it on a dime. I recently took a 3 month break (because I wasn't working) and was able to instead, lean on my "trusty coping skills" that I learned as a kid.

I have a bit of an addictive personality (still need to quit smoking (again)), but Adderall isn't an issue of addiction for me... just an issue of how much easier it is to function. But I'm ADHD, so I guess it checks out.

Appreciate the source! I never did fully look into it.

[–] NightAuthor@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Russell Barkley is a top researcher in the field (well, was, recently retired) who now makes videos on state of the art research on ADHD. He definitely has a few videos on stimulants.

Also, Adderall or other adhd meds may help your self control to stop smoking.

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

I appreciate the info, I'ma have to look him up and his research. I would like to try Vyvanse now that they have a generic version; see if it planes me out a little better. I did quit smoking for 2 years once, so I know I can do it again. It's kind of a mental gymnastics thing lol

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