If you can get addicted to something from trying it just once, there is something already wrong with you at that point. This sounds like a misunderstanding of how addiction works.

[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (8 children)

... There are lots of people like that and it's mostly genetic so I'm unsure if you're agreeing or not with this standpoint... Because that's a big fucking ethical issue lol.

[–] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

This is also the most DARE shit I have ever seen. People are very unlikely to become addicted to amphetamines from one low dose given by a doctor, not matter what their genetics might be. Genetics are only one small piece of the addiction puzzle, and alcohol is probably more addictive anyway.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The thing is that with ADD/ADHD specifically, we don't have a reaction to low doses. My Adderall prescription is 40mg twice daily. That much Adderall would absolutely be enough to get someone without ADHD addicted, if they have the predisposition to get addicted to amphetamines.

[–] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

All of the evidence is against this idea. Stop spreading misinformation. https://www.vice.com/en/article/exqm9j/reasons-why-you-cant-get-addicted-to-drugs-after-one-hit

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