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[Zetack]

I believe Paul Philips uses adderall, somebody correct me if I've slandered him.

Those who've used it say its very helpful for concentration and focus, and that poker-wise they feel like it helps them play at their A-game past a point where fatigue might ordinarily start affect them.

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[TroutMaskReplica]

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I believe Paul Philips uses adderall, somebody correct me if I've slandered him.

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care to comment paul?? ahem.
he did post about some medication he was on a while back but it wasn't adderall.

[Mike28a]

Adderal is used to treat ADHD.

[Zetack]

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I believe Paul Philips uses adderall, somebody correct me if I've slandered him.

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care to comment paul?? ahem.
he did post about some medication he was on a while back but it wasn't adderall.

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Ok, this is a direct quote from a Paul Phillips article:

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With Adderall in my system, I am like an information sponge, able to process data from several players at once while considering my next action. It also improved my patience. I can't count how many chips I used to squander playing hands out of boredom. Now, I have no problem folding as many (or as few) as the game conditions require.

This year, I have a new chemical weapon: Modafinil. Like Adderall, it stimulates wakefulness and enhances focus but without the annoying side effects of an amphetamine—for me, reduced appetite and insomnia. Drugs are not a substitute for healthy living habits, but the WSOP isn't a spa. With Modafinil, I feel well-rested even on limited sleep, and during a weeklong tournament it's pretty much impossible to sleep properly. Through judicious use of both I can operate at my full potential for days on end. And if I ever see a chip lead again maybe I can hang onto it.


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--Zetack

Aderall is an excellent drug if you are needing to concentrate for extended periods of time. I am not a physician so I am not going to make any claims as to what the drug actually does, but it is prescribed to some of my friends with ADD (they dont have ADHD, there is a difference). For my final exams in college I used to take one and not only did it make ME more alert (i empahsize me b/c some of my other friends said they felt no effect) , but it also allowed me to stay up for unusual lengths of time with out ever feeling tired.

*Disclaimer* These are personal experiences, not advice.

[noggindoc]

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, but it is prescribed to some of my friends with ADD (they dont have ADHD, there is a difference).

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what's the difference?

[Jedi Flopper]

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, but it is prescribed to some of my friends with ADD (they dont have ADHD, there is a difference).

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what's the difference?

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H

[Mike28a]

H = Hyperactivity

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what's the difference?

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[noggindoc]

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what's the difference?

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www.justfuckinggoogleit.com

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Lol. That's pretty cute. I was being sarcastic. There is not an actual diagnosis of "ADD" there is only ADHD with subtypes. Check the DSM-IV TR.