Adderall
General Information
Adderall is a commonly prescribed stimulant to treat ADHD and ADD. Adderall is a 3:1 mixture of dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine. Adderall is commonly found in two forms, IR and XR. IR is instant release, while XR is extended release. Adderall XR releases half of the dosage immediately, and the other half 4 hours later.
History
History and culture of amphetamines
Dosage
(Note: Adderall XR is extended release. Effects take a while to begin, and last much longer)
Oral
Onset: 15-30 minutes
Duration:
- IR: 2-4 hours
- XR: 6-10 hours
Low dose: 5-15 mg
Common (typical) dose: 15-40 mg
Strong dose: 40-75 mg
Heavy dose: 75-125+ mg
Insufflated
Onset: 1-5 minutes
Duration:
- IR: 2-4 hours
- XR: 6-10 hours
Low dose: 5-10 mg
Common (typical) dose: 10-30 mg
Strong dose: 30-50 mg
Heavy dose: 50-80+ mg
Effects
Positive
- Increased focus
- Abundance of energy
- Increased motivation
Negative
- Racing thoughts
- Reduced appetite
- Flushing of the face
- Increased body temperature
- Tachycardia (Elevated heart rate)
- Paranoia
- Insomnia
After effects
- Hangover
- Afterglow
- Restlessness
- Persisting stimulation (5-15 hours after last dose.)
Harm Reduction
- Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery
- Recommended time (pauses) between using the substance
Detection Times
- Blood: 12 hours
- Hair: 90 days
- Saliva: 3 days
- Urine: 1-4 days
Legal
- Canada: Schedule I
- Great Britain: Class B
- Thailand: Category 1
- United States: Schedule II