Advisory Board April 30, 2024
As demand for Adderall and other stimulants continues to rise, some federal officials say the situation resembles the start of the opioid epidemic and that “we’re at the precipice of our next drug crisis in the United States.”
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A surge in Adderall use
Adderall and other stimulants are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Because stimulants can be addictive and abused, they are considered controlled substances, and the federal government limits how they can be produced, prescribed, and distributed.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became more popular and led to a significant increase in Adderall prescriptions. In 2023, there were 45 million prescriptions for Adderall, compared to 35.5 million in...
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