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.