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Will i become addicted to dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) if i take it 5 times a week for a year?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine): This is an amphetaine and certainly you can become addicted. It may be required by a doctor for a condition such as add and if supervised it is not termed addiction.

Answered 2/22/2013

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A member asked:

Will i become addicted to dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) if i take it 5 times a week for a year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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