Recently I have been taking Adderall when
I go out and party. I have 20mg pills and
I usually take one before dinner before we
head to the bars/clubs. Sometimes I take
another 20mg while in the club, but that
is very rare. The amount of Alcohol I am
able to consume and continue to function
coherently is increased greatly. Excess
drinking is defiantly involved, but I am
able to completely function. This is
generally a Friday and Saturday event.
I understand Dextroamphetamine is
prescribed to patients with ADD, what side
effects and long time problems arise from
taking Adderall with large amount of
Alcohol, and not in fact having ADD?
Some negative side effects that I have
noticed is the inability to sleep, I
usually stay up for long periods of time
and I am unable to rest. Also, I have
noticed impedance, occasional headaches,
loss of appetite, and dry-mouth.
I am growing a little concerned about
addiction, because I am completely an
anti-drug person; I have only smoked
Marijuana a few times, and this is the
only time I have really abused any drugs,
besides Alchohol.
The positives for me, greatly increases
the amount of Alcohol I am able to drink
while staying focused and coherent. I am
generally in a friendlier than average
mood, and it improves my self-control
while partying. In addition, it seems to
aid in my memory of words and vocabulary
and overall intellectual sharpness, which
includes heightened speech and
talkativeness. In addition, when I get
home from partying often times I will pick
up a book, or browse the web and be
totally focused even though I just
completed a full night of drinking.
So, to recap, I guess I want to know the
problems related to abusing Adderall with
Alcohol. Is this an addiction that can
become a serious health and mental
concern? After all, Adderall is prescribed
to many teens and young adults on a daily
basis, but the difference is that I
don’t in fact have ADD, and that I am
drinking large amount of Alcohol in
conjunction with the Adderall. I believe
this is something I can stop doing if I
feel significant physical or mental
problems may arise.
Thanks greatly.
I am male, 25, software engineer in San
Diego by the way.
