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I have been prescribed amphetamines for add for 24 years. how do i taper?
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Supervised: Stimulants have powerful effects and bith using them properly and discontinuing them should be done under expert supervision. While general guidelines exist for both, people do differ in their responses and these should be always be taken into careful account.
Answered 12/30/2016
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