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I'm French, have ADHD and had to discover by my own at 28 years old that it was an existing condition. I guess (hope) it's better recognized nowadays but still I suspect it's underdiagnosed and also you only have access to Ritalin and Concerta as possible medication with many restrictions to fulfill a prescription.

Yet it's often presented in the media as "the obey pill that Americans give to their children".

As a coincidence there is currently a shortage of Concerta until mid-April ... great.




By no means am I saying that ADHD isn't a thing, shouldn't be treated, and doesn't require drugs in some cases.

I'm sorry to hear about your circumstances, and hope things are going alright for you now.




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