Question by xtreme1131: Question about Neurotransmitter drugs?
I have a few questions about drugs like Adderall and Ritalin. I was wondering if a person who did not have ADHD went to the doctor and told them that they did in fact have ADHD, what are the chances of them getting a hold of a drug such as these two? I know that Adderall is a Schedule II drug, so it has a high potential for addiction. I would imagine that it can’t be THAT easy to obtain such a drug, right?

How much does this drug actually help with one’ studying? For example, let’s say I was to take Adderall, would i actually be able to learn much more than before? Would my memory increase, as well as my concentration and motivation? I am an electrical engineering student by the way, so yes it is a very stressful major–in terms of difficulty and coursework.

I appreciate any responses. I know the drug is illegal to have without a prescription, so I am not really asking for a moral lesson, as I am not really interested in what people THINK about the drug, as much as what it CAN do.. This is just for knowledge purposes….

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Thomas Magnum
Many people doctor shop. That’s going from doctor to doctor until one prescribes what you need or want. From what I’ve seen, I think some doctors just give up, rather than being tricked or not paying attention, and just say more or less “here you got it now go.”
For increase studying intensity they work great, I’ve had a doctor say that and experienced it.
They are pretty easy to get, lots are floating around nowdays.

Answer by minty*
You need to be diagnosed from a medical professional and I think the doctor would need this information before prescribing the medication. So, I don’t think you can go in and get the meds. I guess if you’re convincing enough but I would highly NOT recommend doing this. Just find another way to de-stress and your focus and concentration will increase on its own.

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