Should Adderall be available over the counter?

[Thunderbird is the word]

I think so, I think that ADD as a disorder is really just a certain state of mind and given how frequently people pop other's Adderal perscriptions during finals week or just when they happen to be under some kind of a deadline I don't see why it shouldn't just be something you can buy over the counter. Thoughts?

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

The only reason I would say "yes" would be to ensure that the weak-minded cowards who abuse this sh#t during finals develop a dependency to repay them for their sins. Nevertheless, it seems that order is preferable to justice, as if we had the latter, the human race wouldn't exist. So I'll say "no".

[dead0man]

Everything (that isn't actual poison) should be OTC.

[DavidB.]

I don't see why not, so yes.

[Virginiá]

Really, the question should have been: Should amphetamines be available over the counter?

If we're going to continue the prohibition on illicit substances, then as long as a certain drug isn't a black market favorite, I would highly suggest it remain prescription only, otherwise it could become a much larger issue.

Long-term amphetamine use is damaging to the body in a lot of cases (for various reasons), the substance in question here is highly addictive and really isn't even something most kids, let alone adults, should be taking unless they actually need it. Letting people purchase it OTC would essentially legalize a highly addictive stimulant that is just a step down from methamphetamine.

Drug addiction is tends to be much worse when people self-medicate and start taking the drug randomly at a whim, so let's be real here.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Hell no.

[Virginiá]

lol the depth of conversation in this thread is overwhelming.

[Antonio the Sixth]

lol the depth of conversation in this thread is overwhelming.

Sorry, but it's not exactly an issue I feel passionate about.

[Mr. Reactionary]

Yes.

[Kingpoleon]

Atlas really shouldn't care. Most have a prescription anyways.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

At most, it should be available as a BTC drug like pseudoephedrine is.  At minimum, in those jurisdictions where nurse practitioners can only prescribe from a limited formulary, it should be on it.

[Seneca]

The only reason I would say "yes" would be to ensure that the weak-minded cowards who abuse this sh#t during finals develop a dependency to repay them for their sins. Nevertheless, it seems that order is preferable to justice, as if we had the latter, the human race wouldn't exist. So I'll say "no".

Jesus calm down.

[Intell]

No (Not Insane.)

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

The only reason I would say "yes" would be to ensure that the weak-minded cowards who abuse this sh#t during finals develop a dependency to repay them for their sins. Nevertheless, it seems that order is preferable to justice, as if we had the latter, the human race wouldn't exist. So I'll say "no".

Jesus calm down.

Not gonna apologize for running clean and being able to learn.

[Antonio the Sixth]

The only reason I would say "yes" would be to ensure that the weak-minded cowards who abuse this sh#t during finals develop a dependency to repay them for their sins. Nevertheless, it seems that order is preferable to justice, as if we had the latter, the human race wouldn't exist. So I'll say "no".

Jesus calm down.

Not gonna apologize for running clean and being able to learn.

Good for you. Guess what, I've been able to pull multiple all-nighters in a short period of time without even having to drink coffee, tea or anything like that. Yet somehow I don't feel an irrational hatred for people who don't manage it.

[Sprouts Farmers Market ✘]

The only reason I would say "yes" would be to ensure that the weak-minded cowards who abuse this sh#t during finals develop a dependency to repay them for their sins. Nevertheless, it seems that order is preferable to justice, as if we had the latter, the human race wouldn't exist. So I'll say "no".

Jesus calm down.

Not gonna apologize for running clean and being able to learn.

Good for you. Guess what, I've been able to pull multiple all-nighters in a short period of time without even having to drink coffee, tea or anything like that. Yet somehow I don't feel an irrational hatred for people who don't manage it.

Adderall is a serious drug that 'the cool kids' willfully abuse cuz they are too lazy to properly learn the material, and it is a serious problem - not just their use of it but their attitude towards life and the worthwhile endeavors in it.

I don't wish them harm, but I have very little sympathy.

[Antonio the Sixth]

I don't wish them harm

That's more than can be said for Cathcon.

All I'm saying is that I don't think we should let people get addicted to a serious drug, no matter what their character may be.

[politicallefty]

I have no opposition to the idea. Overall, I'd prefer we had loose regulation over illicit substances than buying on the black market, so to speak. My preference would be something that allows someone to purchase in limited quantities for personal use, although I don't know the best regulatory mechanism to allow for that. (Fwiw, this is coming from someone who takes a strong libertarian view on this issue and believes that simple use or possession of any drug should not be a crime under any circumstance. Use of drugs like meth or heroin should be treated as a mental health issue, not a crime. Trafficking and/or exposure to minors is another issue altogether that should be criminally prosecuted.)

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

I don't wish them harm

That's more than can be said for Cathcon.

All I'm saying is that I don't think we should let people get addicted to a serious drug, no matter what their character may be.

And I agreed. Because, again, if we preferred justice over pragmatism, we wouldn't exist as a race. Sadly, that means we can't let evolution work its course, but such is one of the prices we pay for inventing human rights.