<p>Okay, so I frequently browse imminst, bluelight, /r/psychopharmacology, and addforums. And one of the main concerns is this: amphetamines are neurotoxic to dopaminergic neurons. </p>
<p>So... I'm really concerned. Anyways, does anyone know if the neurotoxicity is specific to dopamine neurons, or does it also extend to other neurons? (and possibly things that may affect intelligence). If it's just dopamine neurons, I'm okay, since I really do want to switch to something less neurotoxic after I finish college/get in grad school. </p>
<p>And is Ritalin non-neurotoxic? I've read in imminst that Ritalin might not be so neurotoxic after all. But some psychopharmacology pdf suggested that even cocaine is neurotoxic, and cocaine's mechanism is very much like Rialin's. Plus Ritalin isn't as effective as Adderall (I know, I've tried both). I'm really thinking that a deprenyl+modafinil cocktail might do the trick, but few would prescribe such a cocktail. </p>
<p>I also read some psychopharmacology pdf saying that melatonin helps counteract amphetamine neurotoxicity (but melatonin would make you feel sleepy, which is antithetical to adderall).</p>