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Adult ADHD Is the Wild West of Psychiatry

3 years ago by haxor to c/hackernews

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The Adderall shortage exposed a troubling gap in how doctors care for the disorder.
NightAuthor 9 points 3 years ago

I take issue with the 80 year old description of ADHD “difficulty focusing, inability to sit still, and fidgeting”.

Edit: well, I guess it does add a tad more to the description in its mention of adult adhd.

Also not a fan of the sprinkling of “people are taking drugs they don’t need” and “Adderall is like fentanyl”

Not sure an article like this does more good or harm.

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PR3CiSiON 4 points 3 years ago

Why are doctors apposed to Adderall at all? It helps me tremendously, and I don't have any downside to using it, yet it is painfully hard to get and maintain a prescription.

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scoobford 2 points 3 years ago

Adderal is extremely addictive and can be very hard on the body.

If you need it to be a functional adult, then it makes sense, but someone who otherwise would make do shouldn't be taking it just because.

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jackalope 2 points 3 years ago

I wouldn't say "extremely addictive". More like "easily abused".

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irdc 6 points 3 years ago

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lolcatnip 4 points 3 years ago

The article (from last April) says that Adderall shortage has ended. That's bullshit.

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