You weren't rash at all.
You are showing excellent insight and your caution in terms of stimulants is well founded. I wish that I had showed the same caution and insight you are now.
I think that your situation with ADHD/stimulants is analogous to Chronic Pain/opiates... analogous, not identical, there are many important differences... But some of the wisdom that pain sufferers have with the use of addicting medications might be applied to your situation.
Mark