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I can only speak of Vyvanse, but generally I have to agree with what you describe. Yes, stimulants are addicting and have potential for abuse, but so does sugar, caffeine and nicotine.
But if the meds work as intended, they will also keep you more lucid in your decision making, which lets you have more control over your behavior. Short: Treat the meds like e.g. sugar or caffeine, stay at a constant dose, tweak it slowly and do some breaks in between to check your dependence and reset tolerance.