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Japan had a big problem with amphetamine use post-WW2. It was freely available and heavily abused. That crack down is still evident today.

To be fair, adderrall (And other Amphetamine based drugs) are illegal in a lot of countries that are not the US. The stimulants Ritalin and Modafinil are available here, and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is in clinical trials

Small correction here, Adderall does't "contain" amphetamine, it IS amphetamine

What stimulants do the energy drinks contain? Caffeine and nicotine? Hardly comparable to amphetamines..