Is adderall the same as meth?

Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is a prescription medication that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. Because Adderall is an amphetamine and is commonly abused, there are special rules for prescribing it. read more

Although Adderall also has a high potential for abuse, it has been shown to have fewer adverse effects than Meth, due to its lower potency. Adderall and Meth may share a similar structure and range of effects, but they differ in legal status, potency and duration. read more

In Adderall’s case, it shares many similarities with methamphetamine, although the two drugs are not the same. On a molecular level, Adderall and methamphetamine are very closely related. Scientifically, amphetamines are known as methylated phenylethylamine. Methamphetamine is double methylated phenylethylamine. read more