Adderall Basics

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I have searched the archives alot for this particular topic, and found some results but not everything I wanted to know. I want to know alot about this before I start taking it, I have taken it before but only a few times. (I do not have ADD/ADHD.)
1. What is the best way to break the extended release equation of Adderall XR? (I usually dump the beads in my mouth,chew them thoroughly and discard the plastic pill capsule)
2. Is snorting as effective as oral or parachuting?
3. What are the best ways to make the shitty comedown at least somewhat pleasant, or at least better.
I have found some answers to this one but I'll ask again anyway
4. How long does it take amphetamine tolerance to build up and also go down considerably/go away altogether? (I know there are factors such as metabolism etc. but what are the ballpark figures)
5. Is there any other drugs that absolutely should not be used with Adderall?
And finally...
6. Is there any way to prevent the craving to overeat after you come off of Adderall before you come off of it?

 

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[AdOgG0911]

1. Get a mortar and pestle and use it to crush up the balls. Then filter everything through a screen to trap the balls. You would never be able to chew them all up. Now rail the powder and eat the empty balls (there is residue on them).
2. Snorting is more effective than swallowing or parachuting. You get a higher % of the drug in your bloodstream if you snort it. However it will wear off faster typically.
3. I never thought the comedown was bad unless I was on a multi-day run, but get some fucking benzos. Xanax is my personal favorite. If you dont have any drink some alcohol or take something OTC that will knock you out. It wont be as effective though.
4. I dont have a scientific answer but in my experience if I'm using almost every day it builds up pretty fast.
5. No. Just be careful with other uppers. Amps and coke can be fun if you watch it.
6. Force yourself to eat something small while you are still tweaking. If I eat half a sandwich to me it feels like I just ate thanksgiving dinner so my urge to eat goes away. If you are ready to sleep take your benzos and pass out before you get hungry.

 

[fairnymph]

1. What is the best way to break the extended release equation of Adderall XR? (I usually dump the beads in my mouth,chew them thoroughly and discard the plastic pill capsule)
There is a post on this topic in this forum (it's a recent thread) where I describe in detail how to do this.
2. Is snorting as effective as oral or parachuting?
Depends what you means by 'effective'. In my opinion, NO, snorting is not nearly as effective as taking it orally. You get more shitty side effects (jittery, anxious, shitty comedown etc) when you snort and you miss out on most of the enhanced good effects that you would get if you took it orally (body high, euphoria). Snorting amphetamines is downright foolish, if you ask me. It's SO much better if you do it any other way (orally, smoked, IVed).
3. What are the best ways to make the shitty comedown at least somewhat pleasant, or at least better.
Snorting results in a shitty comedown. Orally gives you the least shitty comedown.
The best thing for a stimulant comedown is a benzo like xanax, klonopin, valium etc. If you don't have any of those, GHB works well too. Ambien, opiates, and alcohol (if you have nothing else) work too, though not quite as well as other things, IMO.
I have found some answers to this one but I'll ask again anyway
4. How long does it take amphetamine tolerance to build up and also go down considerably/go away altogether? (I know there are factors such as metabolism etc. but what are the ballpark figures)
Amphetamine tolerance is the biggest bitch. Even if you don't use it often, you will develop tolerance over time. The more you use it, the faster that tolerance will develop. I've been using meth 1-2 times a month for about 9 months -- as well as a 3 week period where I used it every other day (in very low doses) -- and I now need to take almost twice as much to get high. Adderall tolerance develops in approximately the same manner.
The worst thing about amphetamine tolerance? It's very close to permanent. Even if you stay off the amphetamines for several months, your tolerance will still be high. I imagine you might need to be clean for a couple years after using heavily even for a few months, to eradicate most of the tolerance.
So, if you're smart, you'll try not to build a tolerance too quickly, by being very careful with your amphetamine use.
5. Is there any other drugs that absolutely should not be used with Adderall?
Not really, although be careful about combining it with other stimulants -- because then the health risk is increased (more likelihood of heart attack, anxiety, psychosis, etc). Oh, and DO NOT combine DXM and any kind of amphetamine, including adderall.
And finally...
6. Is there any way to prevent the craving to overeat after you come off of Adderall before you come off of it?
Yes. Try to eat well before you take the adderall, and try to eat WHILE YOU ARE ON IT...I know this is hard, but if you force yourself to eat WHILE you are high, then you won't be NEARLY as hungry when you come down. Eating things like smoothies, yogourt, fruit, etc tends to bearable.
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[ 23 November 2002: Message edited by: fairnymph ]