Getting on ADHD medication but have abused stimulants? : ADHD

I would bring this up to your doctor and express your concerns. If it were me, i would avoid stimulants, but ultimately it is up to you whether or not it will be mentally draining for you to have that kind of self control, or if you can have self control in the first place. No need to knowingly put yourself in a difficult situation. As far as it being a strain on your body, yes, it will be if you have used/abused in the past. There are alternatives to stimulants that aren’t addictive and dont put as much stress on the body. Once again, talk to your doc, try to be honest since generally they want you to get better, and if you feel like the doctor youre seeing doesnt have your best interests in mind, find another doctor. Good luck my friend 💜