I feel that I have ADD and was who I need to speak without about becoming perscribed to Adderall. I am 19 years old and have taken it and feel that it is very effective. How do they consider perscribing you? Do they run tests? Or do you just tell them that you have ADD and they say "Okay...heres your medication."? Thanks.

Adderall is a controled substace, so no it is not easy to get. If your only 19 and in college they will be very suspicious of you, because it is very abused at college campuses. They will have you take tests too.

First talk to your Primary care physician. Then seek out (probably with the help of your doctor) a psychiatrist in your area that specializes in Adult ADD to make sure you are diagnosed properly. I am currently prescribed Adderall by my General Care Practioner, but more than likely he is comfortable with it because I have a detailed documented history of ADD, as well as a documented history of success being treated with Adderall.

As much you are tempted, I would just warn you against taking the medication without a proper diagnosis and without the supervision of a physician. Adderall is a serious medication and can have all types of side effects both short and long term including fluctuation of blood pressure, increased stress on the heart, kidneys, addiction and overdose etc... Even though it is a prescription drug, it doesn't make it automatically safe for you to take without proper screening, tests, bloodwork, and evaluation of past medical history. If you seriously believe that you have ADD, take the time to go through the proper channels and consult your physician. Your primary care physician should be the first person you notify, even if he/she is not capable of diagnosing and/or managing your treatment he/she will be most valuable in providing you with a referral to a specialist.