The directions for my concerta is take one 54 mg in the morning and another mid day. I am not on extended release. I used to take adderall and it was much less addictive. Since being on concerta I find myself zoned out, forgetting where I am at, and not able to function without it. The scariest part is I find myself craving it. I'm 18 and when I started college is when the bumped my dose up. I just think it is too much. Honestly I'd recommend trying to switch off concerta before it's too late, it's ruining my life, I was doing much better on adderall.