there are freakout posts every hour or so on r/adhd. desperate plans to amass a huge petition of signatures, or challenge it legally with a class act. lawsuit, but mostly a lot of despair and disbelief. also some blaming of the so-called undeserved adderall users that are allegedly the official reason for the shortage...and something about tiktok users.

it's bad and capitalism is certainly the reason why. i'd like to understand the nuance of it more though if anyone had some good leftist takes on it.

    • MattsAlt [comrade/them]
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      2 years ago

      If you're prescribed extended release, Vyvanse, or some other form of medication you won't be nearly as impacted by the shortages. One step at a time though, it's good to get a better understand about yourself with the psychiatrist!

    • CommunistBarbie [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      that’s still worth doing and there are other adhd options. Adderall is just the most popular and historically the least expensive because it now has generic options. Dealing with this too and it sucks :soviet-heart:

    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      2 years ago

      I'm not sure, but I don't think this shortage is effecting strattera. Strattera/atomoxetine is a non-stimulant drug that can aleviate adhd symptoms. It's still worth pursuing a dianosis.