Why the ADHD Medication Prescription Renewal System in the USA Needs to Change

Описание: I'm back with a rant about the prescription renewal system for stimulants in the USA. If you’ve been through the nightmare of trying to renew your prescription every 30 days or dealing with drug shortages, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Just because our medication is classified as a Class 2 controlled substance (regulated by the DEA, drug enforcement administration) doesn't mean it should feel like we're using ALL of our spoons and energy just to get the treatment we need. From low manufacturing quotas set by the DEA, to the ridiculous hoops we have to jump through, it feels like the system is built to fail us.

Seriously, make it make sense! Why do I have to call my doctor every 30 days, navigate through systematic errors and delays, and deal with all this bureaucracy just to get the meds I need to function?! The cognitive skills required to stay on top of this flawed system are exactly what my meds help with, but the government isn’t helping at all. It certainly doesn't help that ADHD medications, like Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta, and Ritalin, are all so stigmatized in society.

I’m in the early stages of researching a petition to improve accessibility for adults on ADHD stimulants, so stay tuned. In the meantime, let me know your thoughts in the comments and share your experiences with this mess. What are rules like in your state or country? Are stimulants even legal? Do you have to call every month? Do you have to do a urine test like I do?

Let's make it make sense.

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