Jeff AtwoodMay 20, 2023
Can we please for the love of god stop collectively pretending Adderall isn’t meth?
Show threadTim BrayMay 20, 2023
@codinghorror No. There are people with ADHD for whom Adderall means they can get out of bed and do their laundry.
Show threadKen CrandallMay 20, 2023
@timbray @codinghorror 💯
Show threadJeff AtwoodMay 20, 2023
@kencrandall @timbray also true of alcohol, don't make it right.
Show threadErik S

@codinghorror I’m surprised to see such ignorance and indifference to other peoples struggles coming out of you.

Do you feel the same way about other *prescription* psychoactive medication? Anesthetics? What about other medications more broadly? How do you feel about harm reduction approaches to public health?
@kencrandall @timbray

May 20, 2023 at 8:05pmIceCubesApp
Show threadJeff AtwoodMay 20, 2023
@Thinkish @kencrandall @timbray mostly I worry about the top 4 here https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2019/06/25/what-is-the-most-dangerous-drug
What is the most dangerous drug?

Some drugs classified as highly dangerous are less harmful than alcohol or tobacco

The Economist
Show threadMartijn VosMay 20, 2023

@codinghorror @kencrandall @timbray @Thinkish If I'm not mistaken (though I'm no expert), Adderall is #7 on that list.

It's still absolutely worth treating it with care, and any drug is dangerous when used too much, but amphetamines are not quite the same as methamphetamines, even if they are closely related.