Drug shortages have worsened and may only increase in the future, experts say
The comments in this thread regarding illegal or casual use of adderall or other amphetamines without an underlying condition are really disheartening. In the USA it is already excessively difficult for those suffering from ADHD to get a diagnosis, find medication that works and maintain a ready supply without a buffer. Abusers are contributing to the environment worsening for those who need these drugs.<p>These drugs can literally save lives from chaos and tragic ends. If these drugs help you live a more normal life, you are not an addict or an abuser.<p>The cosmic tragedy here is that this type of medication is practically impossible to become dependent on if you have ADHD. If anything the problem is usually remembering to even take the medication. I fear that abuse will hamstring any efforts to lift production limits.