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A member asked:
Can a person that doesn't have adhd take adhd medicine to focus?
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Not recommended: People who do not have adhd are not recommended to take stimulant medications as these medications are addictive in non adhd people.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Not recommend: That would not be the recommendation . If you don't need a medication don't take it. You risk an unnecessary side effect.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Not indicated: Most of these meds are schedule 2 controlled drugs. They are closely monitored by the feds. A doc that prescribes them without a valid diagnosis backed up with a chart & testing can loose their license &/or ability to prescribe these drugs. Possession without a prescription equates to possessing meth. While they might help you focus, they do come with risks other than side effects.
Answered 7/1/2017
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