Taken adderall in order to study better or focus more on a test?

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The discussion revolves around the use of Adderall and Provigil (modafinil) for enhancing focus and study capabilities, particularly in the context of preparing for tests. Participants share personal experiences, opinions, and concerns regarding the efficacy and safety of these substances in academic settings.

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  • Some participants share personal experiences with Adderall, noting both its potential benefits for studying and its drawbacks, such as decreased logical thinking and sleep disturbances.
  • There are concerns about the appropriateness of using drugs like Adderall for studying, with some recommending caution, especially for those who have not used it before.
  • Participants discuss the effects of Provigil, with some suggesting it may be a safer alternative to Adderall, while others express interest in its potential benefits.
  • Several participants mention the importance of a controlled environment when starting any medication, emphasizing individual variability in response to these drugs.
  • There are discussions about the legality and accessibility of Provigil compared to Adderall, with some noting that it may be easier to obtain due to its classification.
  • Some participants suggest that lifestyle factors such as exercise and diet may provide better cognitive benefits than medication.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the use of Adderall or Provigil for studying. While some share positive experiences, others express caution or skepticism about their effectiveness and safety.

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Limitations include varying personal experiences with medication, differing opinions on the appropriateness of drug use for academic performance, and the potential for side effects that may impact study outcomes.

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This discussion may be of interest to students considering the use of stimulants for studying, individuals curious about cognitive enhancers, and those exploring the implications of medication use in academic settings.

  • #31
Ahh well that's a help I mite stick to the no-dose and V
 
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  • #32
What is V?
 
  • #33
Its a drink full of caffine and god knows what else but its the best thing ever. Gives you a good pick up. Its similar to lift plus if you know what that is?
 
  • #34
Have you ever tried Monster?
 
  • #35
No what is that?
 
  • #36
no what is that?
 
  • #37
I didn't post that twice I am sure (2nd time today!)
 
  • #38
I hate when it double posts like that.

It is an energy drink as well. It comes in a 16fl oz. (473mL) can. Redbull comes in a 8 fl oz. can, and it is the same price. I checked the caffiene content on redbull, and it is like 80 mg. (1 No Dose = 200mg). Let me look it up. Monster is like off the charts on caffiene content. Dude, this stuff knocked my socks off the first time I tried it.
 
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  • #39
I need to get me some of that! Ahh red bull something we have in common.
Where you get Monster from?
 
  • #40
Where do you live?
 
  • #41
At my campus they were handing out free cans, so I took one and drank it right before my Circuit Analysis class. And I had to chug it (it's like the size one of those tall beer cans), because I couldn't bring it into class. In almost exactly 15 min, I was SO f'n focussed. I felt like the professor was talking directly to me during the lecture. I have been buying it every since.

And it tastes GOOD. I don't mean good like redbull, kind of different normal good, I mean this tastes EXACTLY like soda pop.
 
  • #43
I want some! Can you ship some to me?
 
  • #44
Where the hell do you live man?
 
  • #45
Umm in New Zealand haha Heading to south africa soon if it makes anything easier
 
  • #46
Nothing000 said:
Is that what the person next to you would say, or is that what you (on adderal) would say?

Whoa!

I can't believe you never caught on.
 
  • #47
Nothing000 said:
At my campus they were handing out free cans, so I took one and drank it right before my Circuit Analysis class. And I had to chug it (it's like the size one of those tall beer cans), because I couldn't bring it into class. In almost exactly 15 min, I was SO f'n focussed. I felt like the professor was talking directly to me during the lecture. I have been buying it every since.

And it tastes GOOD. I don't mean good like redbull, kind of different normal good, I mean this tastes EXACTLY like soda pop.

I wish I didn't kick it to sleep so early. I wouldn't have if I knew you guys were going to talk about energy drinks. I'm so friggen addicted to them :)


Northin000 said:
I felt like the professor was talking directly to me during the lecture.
:smile: I know exactly what you are talking about!

Monster is still my favorite. Here are some others for you to try,

- green can of Boo-Koo (I've only seen it on my campus. I'm beginning to think this is my new favorite though. It's really that good.)
- NOS
- Commando Bear (You can only get it in specialty Chinese grocery stores). It's not that good, but if you are ever in there, you should pick it up just for kicks.
 
  • #48
wow I haven't heard of any of thoses now I definitely am living in the wrong place
 
  • #49
There is a plethora of Energy Drinks in the US as of the past couple of years. I think the reason that they sell so well is because they are so expensive. I think that people think that they are getting a better quality product just because they are paying more. I mean, it's just soda pop with a lot of caffiene and a few other mild stimulants. I bet it costs 17 cents to produce each can of the stuff.
 
  • #50
so I should create my own? Mix a whole lot of stuff together and ta dahh
 
  • #51
Absolutely.
 
  • #52
Nothing000 said:
There is a plethora of Energy Drinks in the US as of the past couple of years. I think the reason that they sell so well is because they are so expensive. I think that people think that they are getting a better quality product just because they are paying more. I mean, it's just soda pop with a lot of caffiene and a few other mild stimulants. I bet it costs 17 cents to produce each can of the stuff.

I'm not so sure about the just "soda pop can caffeine".

I notice a "kick" out some energy drinks. I think the mixtures of chemicals really do add to give one somewhat of a mental boost. I recall when I first started taking suppliments how weird I would feel. B6 would especially make me feel different (not in a good way, not bad though).

Looking at the energy drink in front of me (low carb monster) it has niacin, b6, b12, taurine, l-carntine, guarna,... to name a few. If you were to purchase those suppliments individually, they would be quite expensive. So the price might accurately reflect the cost of the beverage. At least I hope that's the case.

Buying all that stuff in bulk probably discounts it so hard, that it really is 17 cents.

Some of the cheaper energy drinks do nothing for me. If you look at the labels, you can see that they don't contain half of what the Monster's and Rockstar's have. Although, this could be all in my head. I've not actually conducted a double blind taste test... yet.
 
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  • #53
rhuthwaite said:
so I should create my own? Mix a whole lot of stuff together and ta dahh

Would you call it ta dahh?
 
  • #54
You guys seem to have heaps of energy drinks! We've got like 4: V. lift, lift plus and redbull. We got a new one called Pulse it's just an energy drink with vodka its buzzy as
 
  • #55
I probably would call it that so if you see it in a shop one day - that's mine!
 
  • #56
rhuthwaite said:
I probably would call it that so if you see it in a shop one day - that's mine!

I don't think so! You will have to split some of the profits with me.
 
  • #57
You'll have to find me first... :biggrin: and then if I make heaps of money I will give you 25% of all profits
 
  • #58
If I make one I'll definitely make a version with alcohol!
 
  • #59
I take Adderall and it helps me a lot! Without it, my grades would go from A's to C's. But that's probably because I have AD/HD...
 

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