Are the effects of long-term amphetamine use (adderall) different than the effects of long-term methamphetamine use?#nqlu i've heard that the molecular structure of adderall is virtually the same as that of methamphetamine. will long-term use (10 years s

There : There is no study that demonstrates that Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) has long-term damage to the brain. Part of the problem with methamphetamine is that it is used either by being snorted or shot, and often has other things mixed with it that can in fact cause brain damage. But there are no long-term studies that demonstrate damage from adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

They aren't the same: Small differences in the molecules can make all the difference in the world. The is one carbon atom difference between beverage alcohol and wood alcohol, and one will cause you to go blind and can kill you with a single drink, and the other one doesn't. When taken as prescribed and monitored for side effects, adderal has been shown to be safe. Some docs give people holidays (weekends, holidays)off.