re: Can Adderall abuse be tamed?

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is that better done when he's in his week that he's run out of Adderall and feeling like crap or during a week right after he gets it refilled and is thinking more clearly?

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feel it out, you know your buddy better than us... but your "in" to the conversation should be right after he complains about how tired he is, or how he feels like shite/can't focus, etc... that's when you hit him with the "do you think you may be too dependent on them" question, then hit him with facts, and tell him how common this shite is... he's not alone, and would have your support through it all...

So Today makes a month that I’ve been off adderall. It was tough to quit but I didn’t cold turkey it. I slowly weened myself off of it. I was taking 3-4 30’s a day since 2019. It really does come down to the person and their mindset. I’m in such a better place now that I’ve quit that shite. It took a good 3-4 months to get here but it was worth it.

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My question is, if I was to approach him civilly about his problem and the possibility of getting help, is that better done when he's in his week that he's run out of Adderall and feeling like crap or during a week right after he gets it refilled and is thinking more clearly?

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Absolutely do it when he’s on it. He’ll be too irritable otherwise. For people who want to quit, I always recommend filling their prescription then throwing it away. That way you lock yourself in for a month.

I would tell him why it matters to you. Tell him honestly your concerns. Then show him research that adderall is psychologically addictive, but not physically addictive. He doesn’t need it like he thinks he does. Then I would turn it into some sort of a contest. If I can do …. you hand over that prescription for the month. If I lose, I give you this. frick with him until he makes the bet. Then you need to win the bet.

You sound like a good friend.