Will Psychiatrists Prescribe DEA Controlled Stimulants for Adults With ADD Who Are Recovering Addicts?

Published July 18, 2010

Question by Alex K: Will psychiatrists prescribe DEA controlled stimulants for adults with ADD who are recovering addicts?
My sister has a history of addiction to opiates, not stimulants. Sober 6 months. She was diagnosed with ADD as an adult and given Strattera. I think her problem with ADD is worse than her addiction ever was, and Strattera doesn’t seem to be working.

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Answer by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem
I doubt it as the medicines for ADD are basically Meth packaged legally. Ask the Dr though he might

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