"yes, this medication does work wonders, at first.  diagnosed adhd (by a psychiatrist)  at the age of 26.  the first 3 years it worked quite well and felt like a godsend.  i took 5-6 days a week and my life demonstratively improved.  focus, completing tasks, mental clarity, improved self-esteem...life was good.

adderall, like other cns stimulants, tend to become less effective after time and i noticed this more pronouncedly by my 5th year.  at that point, i felt trapped by the drug and tried to stop.  the problem was that even after a month or more without adderall, none of discontinuation symptoms were improving.  while i continue to use adderall for maintenance, i derive little benefit.  be aware, the effects won&#039;t last indefinitely!"