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"Speed" prescribed freely in the USA |
Adderall, the pharmaceutical version of amphetamine or “speed”, is widely prescribed in the US to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug helps sufferers sustain attention and maintain self-control. It is being prescribed more and more especially to adults and some believe a large amount of it is being used by people without ADHD to help them focus or as a recreational stimulant.
Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-0113-ellison-adhd-drug-shortage-20120113,0,2811941.story
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