Substances / Dexamphetamine and Adderall

Attentin®, Dexedrine®, Dexamin®, Elvanse®, etc.

Drugs with the active ingredient dexamphetamine (D-amphetamine) are mainly prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Adderall® is a drug with the active substance dexamphetamine (D-amphetamine), which additionally contains levoamphetamine (L-amphetamine) in a ratio of 3:1.

Differentiation from other amphetamine-containing substances

In contrast to amphetamine, which is present as a racemate (1:1 mixture of L- and D-amphetamine), drugs with the active substance dexamphetamine as well as Adderall® have a stronger psychoactive effect due to the purity or the high proportion of D-amphetamine.

Effect

Taking dexamphetamine increases the concentration of the nerve messengers dopamine and noradrenaline. When prescribed for ADHD, the substance is supposed to act as a filter for incoming stimuli and alleviate symptoms such as distractibility, attention deficit disorder, disorganisation and impulsivity.

However, due to their stimulating, energizing, and euphoric properties, dexamphetamine and Adderall® are also used as recreational drugs or to enhance performance.

Forms of consumption:

swallowed or snorted.

Duration

Onset of effect

after about 15-30 minutes.

Duration of action

approx. 4-8 hours (in the case of sustained-release tablets, the active substance is released with a delay over a longer period).

Dosage

Light: 5-15 mg
Medium: 15-40 mg
Strong: 40-75 mg

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Risks

Risks

When prescribed by a physician or used as directed, sleep disturbances and irritability can often occur. The most common adverse effects include: Cardiovascular and arrhythmias, rapid pulse, hypertension, lack of appetite, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, and/or joint pain.

Overdose

In overdose, it can cause, among other things, hallucinations, muscle twitching, panic, aggressiveness and/or restlessness.

Long-term risks/consequences

When used therapeutically, it is assumed that no dependence will develop. When abusing higher doses over a longer period of time, psychological dependence may develop. With abrupt discontinuation, withdrawal symptoms such as lethargy, apathy, depression and paranoia may occur.

Safer Use

If possible, do not consume amphetamine-containing substances intravenously. Due to the substances contained in the tablets, embolism (blockage of vessels in the lungs or brain) can occur.

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Mixed use

Dexamphetamine and Adderall® should not be used together with opioids or antidepressants as this may lead to negative interactions and adverse reactions.

Taking vitamin C and dexamphetamine at the same time causes the body to absorb less of the active ingredient dexamphetamine.

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3-CMC (Clophedrone)

3-MMC (3-methylmethcathinone)

4-FA

4-MMC (mephedrone)

6-APB

DOM - DOI - DOB

MDA - MDEA - MBDB

Methylone

Synthetic cannabinoids

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LSD analogues

LSD analogues are substances that are chemically very similar to LSD and can have comparable effects. Some of them have been known for a long time (e.g. ALD52, ETH-LAD, AL-LAD, PRO-LAD etc.) and have been studied pharmacologically as well as psychopharmacologically, at least in part. Others are newer "creations" (e.g. the derivatives 1P-LSD,1B-LSD, 1cP-LSD, 1V-LSDetc.), for which only few or no data are available. Certain LSD analogues can (still) be legally produced, traded and consumed in some countries, which is the main reason for their distribution.

Most LSD analogues are naturally different from LSD in their effect and/or potency (e.g. ETH-LAD, AL-LAD, LSZ etc.). In contrast, the so-called 1-acylated LSD compounds (e.g. 1P-LSD, 1V-LSD, 1B-LSD, ALD-52, etc.) are presumed, on the basis of pharmacological studies, to convert into LSD in the body (they function as so-called prodrugs) and thus have a comparable psychoactive effect to LSD.

In the case of prodrugs of LSD and LSD analogues, it has not been conclusively clarified whether, in addition to their psychoactive effect, they can produce other pharmacological effects. How potent these prodrugs are compared to the resulting substance (e.g., 1P-LSD to LSD), and to what extent a delay in onset of action occurs in each case, may be substance-dependent and cannot be generalized. Therefore, it is important to approach the dose/effect carefully to avoid overdoses.

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