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I started taking Focalin, which is similar. Its good because it allows me to slow down and focus, I have a restless personality, which often led me to do things that werent healthy. I dont feel the urge to abuse it because if I take even a little too much, I might get anxious, and that isnt good.But I could DEFINITELY see a potential for abuse of drugs of this type. One thing that is also good about Focalin is that it cant be crushed, its not in a pill form, so I cant crush and snort it. Sounds bad, but I used to like coke a lot. Because it is a capsule and time-released, I cant abuse it like I would coke. So I would be really careful and fully discuss your concerns with your doc. I know that often we dont talk to our docs about our bad habits because we are ashamed. But, this is important.
He may be thinking thaat adderall may help you to have energy and to concentrate, but energy problems and lack of concentration can be symptoms of anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug abuse. YOu may find that tackling those problems first may be the better direction to take.
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