(FYI - the article that the guy is replying to is misinformation. Two commenters have provided snopes links for anyone curious.)

  • @Maggoty
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    11 month ago

    I’m not talking about people with ADHD. These are normal people trying to do this even though studies show it doesn’t work that way for normal people.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 month ago

      Yeah, and it allows them to focus for longer than usual, they don’t have the same calming effects as us, but there are performance benefits at the right dose for anyone (even non adhd folk)

      • @Maggoty
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        11 month ago

        The research doesn’t support that though.

        • @[email protected]
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          11 month ago

          I mean, clearly they’re using it for a reason right? They wouldn’t be seeking them out if it didn’t do something good for their studying.

          • @Maggoty
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            11 month ago

            It provides a feeling of euphoria and thus a sense of confidence.

            • @[email protected]
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              11 month ago

              I think it’s a bit more than that. I’m not disagreeing, though, I think most people abusing it also have ADHD. I know I wasn’t diagnosed through school and when I found out about stimulants I definitely used them to study.

              • @Maggoty
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                11 month ago

                Self medication is certainly a possibility.