<p>olenole I’m not sure you know that Adderall is a C-II controlled substance–the highest category of controlled substances available…the same category as morphine…so it’s not the same as taking another persons antibiotics</p>
<p>Ouch. The Hammer of Justice was just knocked out by the Hammer of Education.</p>
<p>Gosh, it’s so darn difficult to be humble when I’m proved right. Now I’ll be insufferable all day. ;)</p>
<p>Seriously, I would urge all students NOT to dabble with this kind of thing. It’s just not worth it and unlike the 60s and 70s the students of today are considered legal adults at age 18, even though alcohol remains lawfully out of reach until age 21 in Florida. Back when (before 1973), the age of majority was 21, and much of the so-called “experimentation” popularized among Vietnam-era Baby Boomers occurred among legal juveniles. It ain’t so today. Caveat emptor.</p>
<p>Good God, you people seriously need some help. Never once did olenole ask for every little minute detail about the legal ramifications of Adderall. He simply asked what they feel like (whether they help) and if they’re popular at FSU. </p>
<p>It’s great you guys are on this crusade to rid the world of all lawbreaking (or whatever), but you guys get all high and mighty and then act like complete jerks about something. Yes, Adderall is illegal if you don’t have a prescription. Congrats, I’m pretty sure olenole knew that already. </p>
<p>If you aren’t going to answer the questions posed by someone, JUST DON’T POST. If you’re going to act like a complete jerk about something, DON’T POST. </p>
<p>So far, I think I was the only person to actually answer his questions, without going on some crusade against Adderall. Yes, it’s controlled. No, you shouldn’t take it without a prescription. That’s all nice and good, but was any of that relevant to the questions he asked? Not at all. Heck, he even had to point out once already that you guys weren’t answering his questions and yet you still continued. </p>
<p>How about we grow up, get above the anti-everything campaigns, and maybe try to answer the questions that get posed, mkay? It’s not the end of the fricking world if someone gets told the truth. It’s not like they asked if anyone knew any good locations to get marijuana or something.</p>
<p>this was in the original post:
“but what are the real effect of these drugs? The only thing I can imagine it would be like is drinking lots of coffee. Because from what i’ve heard from my AP peers these sound too good to be true and I think it would be best to avoid them, please provide some input!”</p>
<p>so I think I was providing answers. I told them how they work, what are the side effects, and the legal ramifications. As parents, we would be remiss not to suggest avoiding them, but neither are we naive enough to think some students won’t avail themselves of these. </p>
<p>I don’t see what you are taking issue with–if you want to risk taking this medication, that’s your decision. If you don’t like what we’re saying, don’t read it–it’s that simple.</p>
<p>I suspect the issue has to do with an extremely negative response from caring FSU alumni who happen to be parents. It’s not about education per se. It’s about making really stupid choices. </p>
<p>I make no apologies whatsoever for expressing clear disapproval for this proposed or suggested abuse of prescription drugs. Pasbal’s rants don’t bother me in the least. Rant away. Some good will come of this discussion.</p>
<p>I cannot see the sense in bight young people risking their lives and opportunities because of poor, very avoidable, choices and outcomes. Much of the ills afflicting society today are a direct result of poor parenting and a lack of clear guidance from elders.</p>