Looking for a definitve answer on legal adderall usage

Did a DOT approved doctor approve addrenal and did you list it on the DOT physical ? You need to tell them when you get DOT physical. I’m not a doctor but just searching the internet I don’t think you will pass DOT physical taking addrenal.

 

The problem with Adderall is it metabolizes into the same byproduct as meth, and is almost chemically identical.

This can create a very slippery slope for abuse potential, side effects, and no way to differentiate someone using Adderall as prescribed or abusing meth, on a drug test.

Obviously, that's not me or anyone else projecting a negative view on people prescribed Adderall. It's the same reason Marijuana will never be allowed in the trucking industry until tests can differentiate use during free time away from the truck and irresponsible use that could impact ability to drive.

 

I think the far more important question is can you drive on Adderall? Before I had a CDL I had a script for Adderall and also abilify at different times.

I couldn't sit still for more than 5 minutes on either. Especially the abilify, it made me violently impatient. No way I could drive a truck for 11 hours a day on any stimulant other than caffeine.

 

Those with ADD and ADHD react very differently than you to adderall. If you actually had it you would feel much more focused and calm not wired. I find it pretty annoying that a drug that could help me focus and reclaim my life would make me choose between my job that pays the bills and happiness.