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Posted by Stryker88 on November 29, 2004, at 1:06:08
considering the fact that most stimulants are methanphatamines isnt it a concern to a clean and sober person who was addicted in the past to be put on these, and will doctors even prescribe under these circumstances?
Posted by owenus32 on November 30, 2004, at 7:19:36
In reply to Stimulants w/ NA/AA people, addictive histories, posted by Stryker88 on November 29, 2004, at 1:06:08
They did for me, and for a friend of mine in mass in AA foe ADD. I think if I had been into cocaine I wouldn't have
Owen
Posted by alohashirt on December 1, 2004, at 8:54:58
In reply to Re: Stimulants w/ NA/AA people, addictive historie, posted by owenus32 on November 30, 2004, at 7:19:36
I think it's a great question and I'm conflicted.
On the one hand I recognize a tendency to obsess / overfocus on anything (work, food, diet pepsi, ibuprofen, haircuts) that I sometimes label "addictive personality."On the other hand after nine years clean and sober I've found that a mix of Strattera and Concerta has done wonders for my distraction and impulsiveness in a work setting. Do undiagnosed ADHD people unknowingly self-medicate with "recreational drugs?" Is there a relationship between addiction and ADHD? My experience suggests that the stimulants are superior to Strattera in symptom relief. Should I be avoiding them because of a prior drinking problem? I dunno - doesn't sound right.
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