c/hackernews · by haxor@derp.foo · 2yAdult ADHD Is the Wild West of Psychiatry https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/04/adult-adhd-diagnosis-treatment-adderall-shortage/673719/There is a discussion on Hacker News, but feel free to comment here as well. 51 points · 6 comments · view on lemmy.world
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NightAuthor@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
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.
PR3CiSiON@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
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.
scoobford@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 2y
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.
jackalope@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y
I wouldn't say "extremely addictive". More like "easily abused".
irdc@derp.foo · 6 pts · 2y
https://archive.is/Sr6Jb
lolcatnip@reddthat.com · 4 pts · 2y
The article (from last April) says that Adderall shortage has ended. That's bullshit.