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Old 03-02-2005, 09:35 AM   #1
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The Today Show: Diff between methamphetamine and methylamphetamine?

The Today Show, with Katie Couric, had a special this morning on soccer moms addicted to methamphetamine. Spoke of how it ruined their lives. They showed before and after photos of women who became addicted to the substance and their faces were ruined. Was wondering if this is the same amphetamine that's prescribed to people with ADHD. Is there a difference between the substance they were talking about, methamphetamine, and the substance I've been prescribed, methylamphetamine? Thanks.

Anyone else see the show?
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Old 03-02-2005, 01:57 PM   #2
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Re: The Today Show: Diff between methamphetamine and methylamphetamine?

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The Today Show, with Katie Couric, had a special this morning on soccer moms addicted to methamphetamine. Spoke of how it ruined their lives. They showed before and after photos of women who became addicted to the substance and their faces were ruined. Was wondering if this is the same amphetamine that's prescribed to people with ADHD. Is there a difference between the substance they were talking about, methamphetamine, and the substance I've been prescribed, methylamphetamine? Thanks.

Anyone else see the show?
wait..do you mean methylphenidate? which is ritalin...it is considered a milder stimulant than dexedrine or adderall (amphetamines)
methamphetamine is the most powerful amphetamine..and i mean potent! i was a heavy user of it about a year ago. i never felt so good in my life, but thankfully i have my addiction under control
i take dexedrine for ADD, which is more potent than ritalin, and i do not get a high or rush like i do from crystal (methamphetamine)..
methamphetamine is prescribed for ADD, brand name desoxyn..but the dosage is much less than what you buy off the street..
so yes there is a HUGE difference between crystal and other amphetamines
the media is such a hype..this all started because of the episode of Desperate Housewives where one of the mothers took her son's ritalin.
if you do have add, like me, you will not get a high or rush...but those who do not have add, it will give them a pretty good rush
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