Adderall Street Value & Price: How Much Does Adderall Cost?

Adderall is a prescription medication that contains two stimulants: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Typical side effects include dry mouth, headache, and loss of appetite.

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies Adderall as a Schedule II controlled substance, indicating a high potential for abuse and addiction. Prescription drug abuse occurs when a medication is used contrary to the prescribing physician’s instructions.

Adderall is often misused to enhance energy, improve mood, or aid in weight loss. When individuals are unable to obtain a prescription, they may turn to the black market, where the drug’s price and names vary.

Adderall Street Value

The street price of Adderall generally ranges from $3 to $15 per pill, depending on several factors, including dosage, location, and authenticity.

• Dosage: Adderall is available in doses ranging from 5mg to 30mg. Typically, the higher the dosage, the higher the price.
• Location: In areas with a high supply of Adderall, prices tend to be lower, whereas, in areas with a low supply, prices are higher. Cities usually have a greater supply compared to rural areas.
• Authenticity: To cut costs, some dealers sell counterfeit Adderall using a pill press to shape other substances into Adderall-like pills. Fake Adderall is generally cheaper but may contain hazardous substances such as:
  • Methamphetamine (meth): An illegal drug with severe health risks, including heart attack and permanent brain damage.
  • Hydromorphone (Dilaudid): A powerful prescription opioid painkiller, significantly stronger than morphine.
  • Fentanyl: An extremely potent prescription opioid painkiller, linked to numerous overdose deaths.

Adderall Street Prices vs. Prescription Prices

Prescription Adderall is much less expensive than Adderall bought on the street. For instance, a prescription for thirty 20mg Adderall tablets may cost around $15, depending on location and insurance. On the street, this could be the price for just one pill.

Adderall Street Names

To avoid detection by law enforcement, individuals buying and selling Adderall illegally use street names such as:

• A-Train
• Abby
• Addy
• Amps
• Christmas Trees
• Co-Pilots
• Lid Poppers
• Smart Pills
• Smarties (also used for methylphenidate, MDMA)
• Study Buddies (also used for methylphenidate)
• Study Skittles
• Truck Drivers (also used for methylphenidate)
• Zing

If you or someone you know is struggling with Adderall abuse or any other form of substance abuse, please reach out to an Ark Behavioral Health specialist. Our inpatient and outpatient treatment services include mental health counseling, support groups, and medical detox to manage withdrawal symptoms, among other resources.