What are the differences between methamphetamine and just amphetamines, like adderall?

Question

I am currently being told they’re completely different, even though they’re both amphetamines with a similar side effect profile and potential for abuse. So whats the difference?

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Answer 1

Meth has a much higher affinity for dopamine receptors and makes the synapses release alot more than amphetamine does. It think it was 3-4x stronger in affinity and action. Amphetamines just kindly tells you synapses to release some dopamine, meth yells and screams at them to release it all at once.