[ClassyJacket]

I've seen multiple doctors with the same problem. I just can't keep my mind on something, a random thought always suddenly jumps in. The answer is always "There's not really anything we can do. You just have to live with it. The medication is so restricted in Australia you'll never, ever get it."

Adderall is completely illegal here, and to get Ritalin, Dextroamphetamine, or similar, you basically have to have been diagnosed as a kid.

Thanks, War On Drugs, for ruining my life.

[Synaesthesia]

No supporter of the war on drugs here, but Amphetamines have their downsides, emotional and mental problems, potential for addiction. They're not a panacea by any means.

[rdm42116]

The science behind ADHD medication is far more established than things like depression.

Fear mongering about drugs has led us not to use them for fears of addictions. Alcohol is legal and yet we discourage the use of drugs that may help people medically.

Many people have seen drastic improvements in their lives because of ADHD medication. The potential risks are well worth the reward for people with truly disruptive ADHD.

[ClassyJacket]

I don't think I implied there could be no downsides to weigh up.

But I do't buy that adults should be completely unable to even try them to solve their medical problems, but can get wasted on alcohol and literally kill themselves and their family with cigarettes just because they feel like it.