Some simple guidelines for trying ADHD meds

Hey, I'm not a genius on this topic or anything but I noticed that there wasn't much info on Adderal, Ritalin, etc. on this forum. I'd just like to give people some SIMPLE info on experimenting with ADHD meds and other versions of speed. By the way, I've only done it 4 times because I'm not really a huge fan of it, but I thought I could try and help out some people who want to try it.


First things first: You should check out www.erowid.org and read up about whatever you're interested in. Most people here know a lot about it, but if you haven't heard of it, check it out. Right now. It's awesome.


Preparations:

1. First off, don't just tip a bottle of your brother's ADHD meds and pop all the pills that fell out. Keep in mind your body weight, the dosage of each pill, etc.

2. Don't have huge plans for the next day. You'll probably find it really easy to stay up all night, and it's probably not the greatest idea to be pulling that off before going to school or work. Education is a great thing, so don't screw it up. (But then again, speed makes schoolwork extremely interesting and fun...)

3. Now it's time to think of a dosage. I'm not so sure about Ritalin dosage, but from past experience I can tell you a good STARTING dosage for Adderal XR is 40-60mg. Normally 2-3 pills. It's strong so you can enjoy it, but it's not strong enough that you get a harsh comedown or anything. I weigh roughly 140lbs by the way, and with a 60mg dosage I can get quite high. If you weigh significantly more/less than 140lbs, you'll probably want to change the dosage accordingly. Just remember that you can always take more, but if you take too much, it's not so easy to get that out of you.


Consumption


1: Snorting

Most people feel that snorting speed is generally shorter lasting and more intense than orally taking it. If you plan on snorting anything, make sure to crush the pills/capsule contents up as much as possible. Start with a small line if you're not used to snorting. IMPORTANT: Some versions of prescribed amphetamines are in little time-released beads once you open the capsule and pour it out. You'll want to crush these or else nothing will happen when you snort them. Also, just a tip: Don't be afraid to snort it strongly, because if you don't, a lot of the powder can get mixed in with your mucus, and trust me, you don't want to be tasting what you just snorted.

2: Swallowing

This method is quite easy and self-explanatory. Pills were made for swallowing so you shouldn't have any problems. Personally, I'd tell you to take your whole dose at once, but if you're worried about how it's going to affect you, just take a lower dose at first and see how you feel. Then in about an hour or so you'll decide on your own whether to take more or not. I guess my only tip on this method is that it takes about an hour to really feel the effects, and the peak is around the 2 or 3 hour mark (for me, at least).


Effects

Obviously even people who have never tried speed have some knowledge of its effects just by looking at the name . I guess I'll just list the most common effects, and some other side effects that could possibly make people worry if they weren't expecting it.

Good: First off, you'll feel optimistic, energetic, social, and quite... speedy. Nearly everything becomes more pleasureable. You might get

Bad: Some people can get really sweaty and overheated which can lead to stomach cramps and other things. As for the comedown, it can get pretty harsh for people. Tums, Pepto Bismol, and good ol' marijuana can do wonders. ALSO: Abusing ADHD meds can lead to addiction and a lot of other bad things. Don't screw up your life, please.

Other/Neutral: No appetite, inability to sleep, moderate rolling: The ups make you feel like you're covered in great-feeling pins & needles; the downs can just make you feel almost normal, sometimes with a stomach cramp.

PS- Rub your fingers through the hair on the back of your head from time to time


NOTE: I am not advocating the recreational use of ADHD meds. I know that trying to talk someone out of trying a new drug is pretty hard, expecially over the internet, so instead, I'd rather just TRY to help people stay safe.

Well, goodbye, and I hope I didn't waste too much of your time.

 

i got ur back gandlf. that sounds like good info.
also, some people feel euphoric on speed, but too much can be deadly. i have noticed that not all people have a come-down after effect. sometimes i do, sometimes i dont. if you need to sleep, its good to have an anti-psycotic at hand like seroquil. it works great for coming down hard, and is good for sleep.
i dont know of any dangerous drug interactions between speed and seroquil, as me and many old friends have done various types of speed (meth) and used seroquil to come down. i have heard that anti-psycotics counter-react the speed effect, but i have not actually researched it myself. i am only telling expierience.
oh, and adderall is great if ur in college.

 

With ritalin I always do around 40mg parachuted. I haven't gone higher than that but I'm considering trying it. There's the euphoria, general speediness, and also a bit of a motivational issue (makes you wanna do something instead of just sitting around.) As well as the talkativeness. I've yet to experience a bad "come down," but I don't know if that's just me or if I'm taking too low of a dose. Usually it just ends and I'm back to feeling normal..