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Why ADHD Medication Blurs the Line Between Treatment and Enhancement

I take Adderall for ADHD but it also makes me incredibly productive at work and I can't tell anymore if I actually need it or if I'm just addicted to being superhuman.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The overlap between therapeutic necessity and performance enhancement obscures whether you're treating a disorder or optimizing your capabilities.

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