On those mornings when my routine includes half a peach tab I know it will be a good work day

Some college students scarf them like M&Ms and think they’re more effective at cognitive enhancement than energy drinks and safer than a smoke or a beer.

Yes, and most college students are idiots. All the hyperbole and metaphors surrounding amphetamine do it a disservice.

Adderall was like putting my foot on the ground to stop the drunken whirlies. I had a connection. I had control. My metaphoric double vision snapped to mono and I could see and think as clearly as if I’d stepped out of a fog.

I can't stand constantly seeing people brush off their use of speed using metaphors. You are using amphetamine as a performance enhancer.

I know some will say I’m lacking in discipline or that I’m abusing. I don’t think that’s the case, a belief that is buttressed every time I approach my desk to see the swaying stacks of research materials or my laptop levitating. On Adderall I function better and get immediate relief from the chaos—not to mention meet my deadlines.

Sure, and the guy smoking meth doesn't have an issue either. He can choose to stop whenever he wants. It's not like it's heroin or anything... /s