Tag: adderall

Why Use of Stimulant Drugs for ADHD Rapidly Increased After COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a large impact on mental health disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stimulants, common medications for ADHD are concerned to be over-prescribed.   As Diagnoses Go Up, So Do Prescriptions “There’s good data nationally that the [COVID-19] pandemic has increased rates of almost all psychiatric disorders across the board, including ADHD,” said…


FDA Confirms Widespread Adderall Shortage Across US

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday confirmed there is an Adderall shortage in the United States amid reports of people having prescriptions for the ADHD drug. The FDA “is in frequent communication with all manufacturers of amphetamine mixed salts, and one of those companies, Teva, is experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” a statement from the agency…


Pill Shortage Impacts Productivity: ‘People Unable to Focus’

Countless people depend on the powerful stimulant Adderall to get through their day, but when supply chain shortages interfere with access, they’re left in despair. STORY AT-A-GLANCE A labor shortage at Teva Pharmaceuticals, the top supplier of Adderall and its generic counterpart to the U.S., kicked off a shortage of the popular drug People from…


Believe in Your Child—and Yourself—Before You Believe in Medications

Many parents that I work with ask the same question: “Should we medicate our boys?” Here are the basics you’ll want to consider: There’s no way to predict what being on medications will be like for any particular child. There’s also no way to know ahead of time the side effects beyond those that most…