I can’t seem to ever concentrate. My friend says Adderall helps him concentrate. How do I find out if it’s a good option for me?

First, please stop taking your friends Adderall! That is a dangerous drug and should not be taken without a doctors orders. Having said that, the best way to decide if it is for you is to talk to a doctor and let them know what has been going on. We tend to hide the truth to stay out of trouble, but honesty is best in this situation and remember, you aren't the first person who has done this. Doctors see this all the time!

Talk to your doctor or a psychiatrist about taking Adderall. You're the expert on you, but your doctor is the expert on medication. Don't take his medication, even if he offers.

Talk to your doctor. We cant help you on that side of things. Being open and honest with the medical professional.

I would ask your doctor if it is the right one for you. Sometimes a medicine may seem good for you, but it’s hard to tell for sure so it’s better to check with a professional.

Speak with your general practitioner at your regular doctor's office first. Be honest about your symptoms and how they are impacting you, and a medical professional will be able to determine if it is the right treatment for you. They may also refer you to someone who is qualified to treat you, or potentially prescribe the medication. Adderall is a controlled substance, and is actually a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S. This means that it has a high potential for abuse, so please do not take other people's psychiatric medicine under any circumstance. I hope you are able to find a solution to your concentration issues soon! :)

Talk to your doctor. Your doctor knows your medical history and would be best able to talk through medication options with you. Another thing to try is to see a therapist. Many therapists are trained to handle people with attention deficit problems. They can get a better picture of who you are and what you’re dealing with and then decide if medicine is even necessary for you. They might even be able to give you the right advice to get your issues under control without the meds! No matter which path you choose, the important thing is to talk to a professional to get an expert opinion.

You need to speak to your doctor before starting any new medications. First, you take a small assessment to see what kind of personality fits you to see if the medication would be too powerful or too weak to help you. Then, you go through trial and error. You have to go through many different medications to find out which one is the best for you. When you find the one, you can contact your doctor to get a refill of Adderall or whatever medication works so you can take it daily to help your concentration get better.

Ok Adderall is an ADHD medication. I would strongly advise you not to take anything you are not prescribed as you don’t know the side affects it may have on you as it is not your medication. Maybe try and think of an alternative method of concentrating that works for you. Everybody is different. Everybody learns in different ways. Perhaps you are better at concentrating and learning when you try something in a different way, such as a hands on approach, rather than just reading a text book. Maybe ask a tutor if there is another way you can approach the subject.

Definitely speak with a healthcare professional, such as a family doctor. They will be able to find out if you have ADHD and if Adderall is the best option for you. There are many different types of medications which help treat ADHD, including Vyvanse, Adderall and Ritalin. Your doctor will select the one which they feel is best for you. Also, there are many non-medicinal ways to cope with this condition, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), exercise and meditation. Definitely look into some of these options while you wait for a diagnosis. I wish you the best of luck in the future!

Adderall is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of ADHD, if you don't have ADHD it doesn't typically actually help you focus but instead works in the same way as caffeine, or any other stimulant, does and makes you more "awake" or "alert". Using Adderall recreationally/without a prescription is both unethical and illegal, and definitely not something recommended as it can be physiologically and psychologically damaging due to side effects and misuse. If you believe you may have ADHD, or you are already diagnosed, bring it up with your doctor and discuss what your options are. However medication does not help everyone and there are other ways you can support yourself such as practicing mindfulness, if your doctor does not believe you need ADHD medication then it is likely not the best option (at the moment) for you and you should look at other methods of improving your general wellbeing.