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No, Adderall is not considered METHampehtamine.
Adderall is a combination of four amphetamine salts
1 racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate,
2 racemic amphetamine sulfate,
3 dextroamphetamine saccharide, and
4 dextroamphetamine sulfate
Adderall works as a reuptake inhibitor for dopamine and norepinephrine.
Amphetamine is the name for the chemical compound: methylated phenylethylamine. Methamphetamine is the same thing, but it is double methylated, instead of only methylated once.
Because of the double methylation, meth has a stronger, FASTER, effect on the body (not longer lasting). The strong/fast effect is what causes extreme chemical/physical dependence and addiction.
It is worth noting that methamphetamine breaks down into amphetamine when it is metabolized. This means that meth turns into amphetamine in the body, and is excreted as amphetamine.
Finally, amphetamines are very similar to nor/epinephrine, naturally made phenylethylamine substance from human adrenals. synthetic versions can/do severe damage to the sympathetic autonomic nerve system (e.g., cause of myocardial infarctions, rage/violence, etc.).
(note: "racemic" means mix of both levo and dextro enantomers of the chemical moity. "dextro" means right 'handed', levo means left 'handed'. Important since some drugs have only a certain shape (levo or dextro) that are effective, and some a mix of both is most effective).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, actually it is a mixture of two amphetamines and two dextroamphetamines.
Dextroamphetamine is a amphetamine, not to be listed as a different drug but a different chemical structure.
Adderall is a equal mixture of 4 different types of amphetamine salts combined.
They are: racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharide, and dextroamphetamine sulfate, which are all amphetamine salts with very similar chemical structures. They all fall under the category of amphetamine salts.
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∙ 13y agosomewhat, they are both stimulants that can be highly addicting and very dangerous. chemically they are very different but they act in a similar way, the key difference is that adderall is less hallucinogenic and when taken at prescribed doses is unlikely to cause any of the major issues associated with meth
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∙ 8y agoIt is considered an Amphetamine, but not a Methamphetamine. They are in the same family, but not the same thing. However, in certain drug tests, Adderall can show up as meth due to their similarities.
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Wrong. Adderall will not show up as methamphetamine in a drug test. It will show up as AMPH. Now, certain formulas of methamphetamine WILL show up as AMPH in addition to methamphetamine, but not the other way around. Adderall is a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine salt. There is no presence of methamphetamine.
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∙ 12y agowow this is weird im percribed adderall and had to have a drug test they found methodone in my system how is it possible when i havenever done meth n my life canteven tell u what it lookslike never seen it b4?
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∙ 12y agoAdderall contains amphetamine salts. Amphetamine is similar, but not identical, to methamphetamine.
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∙ 14y agoit is not methamphetamine. Adderall contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.
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∙ 13y agoPlain and simple... Yes
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Why does methamphetamine work on you but not Adderall?
Meth is stronger- meth-amphetamine...Adderall is amphetamine... You pick!
Is adaral a methanphetamine?
No. Adderall is an amphetamine; it contains amphetamine & dextroamphetamine. Note that it's not methamphetamine or crystal meth. Amphetamines & methamphetamine are not the same types of drugs.
What effect does Adderall have an ADD?
adderall is an amphetamine which stimulates brain function. however it is unlike its cousin methamphetamine in the sense that its effects are more "controlled".
Will using adderall test positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine?
Adderall belongs to the amphetamine group of drugs and willl show up on a drug test as such. The previous answer to this question incorrectly states that Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine salts) is in the same class as Ritalin (methylphenidate). This is incorrect. Their chemical properties and structures are very distinct. Adderall (Amphetamine) is almost the same drug, chemically, as Crystal Meth (methamphetamine). Methamphetamine has an additional Carbon group (Chemists call this a methyl group, hence METHamphetamine) at the terminal amine group. As a pharmacist, I am positive that because of this structural similarity, it will show up on a drug test as amphetamine. I also know there is no difference on most drug tests between methamphetamine and amphetamine. They are almost the exact same drug, except for 2 Hydrogens and a Carbon. If you read the previous answer to this, please disregard. It was grossly incorrect.
How does adderall xr show up in urine test?
Adderall contains various amphetamine salts, and thus it gives a positive result for amphetamine(s) (some tests group various other amphetamine drugs, ie methamphetamine together with amphetamine) on a drug test.
Will Adderall and cocaine show up in same drug family?
No, Adderall is nothing more than a synthetic amphetamine and will show up as amphetamine/methamphetamine. Cocaine will show up as cocaine. Check my profile page for more info.
What is inside a 20 mg Adderall?
I just gotta ask. Have you ever heard of Google search? You should get your brain checked out, but anyways. Adderall contains Amphetamine. Amphetamine is similar to Desoxy-Ephedrine (MethAmphetamine) It 's used to treat ADD/ADHD mainly, Same goes for MethAmphetamine, you can get a prescription for it. The brand name is Desoxyn.
How long will adderall 10's stay in you system?
amphetamine and dextroamphetamine last 1-2 days, Methamphetamine a day or two longer....
Can adderal test positive for methamphetamine?
From Wikipedia: Adderall is a brand-name psychostimulant medication composed of racemicamphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate,dextroamphetamine saccharide, and dextroamphetamine sulfate.It does not contain any methamphetamine. Only amphetamine.
What is the classifacation of methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a euphoric stimulant of the amphetamine class.
What are examples of amphetamine?
dexedrine, benzidrine, methamphetamine, adderall, amphetamine sulfate or any compound with the parent structure dl-alpha-methylphenylamine. Although Ritalin (methylphenidate) is used for the same diagnosis as amphetamine it is not in itself classed chemically with amphetamines because it does not have methylphenylamine as the parent compound.
Is it safe to use a amphetamine and a methamphetamine together?
Methamphetamine breaks down into amphetamine in the bloodstream, just through a much quicker process than regular amphetamine, that is why it is stronger. Using methamphetamine and amphetamine together is not safe if you don't know how much amphetamine is getting into your bloodstream from the combination of the two.
