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Re:ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes by whatevertrevor on Friday August 15, 2025 @08:18PM (#44918739)
Where in Canada?

I had the complete opposite experience last winter in Ontario. I asked my doctor about ADHD, he had me fill two forms, set up an appointment with a psychologist, who after a couple weeks of appointments was ready to prescribe Atomoxetine (at my request since I wanted stimulants only as a last resort).

I paid for nothing in this entire exchange, and the meds are usually covered by an extended drug plan if you have one.

Re:ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes by ttul on Friday August 15, 2025 @10:32PM (#44919617)
Yeah, BC chiming in. Any physician can diagnosis you with ADHD. It’s free, as are all GP appointments.

There is nothing controversial or difficult about getting a diagnosis in this province. And the stimulant-class medications are easy to access and inexpensive if a generic option is available.

Re:ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes by throwpoaster on Friday August 15, 2025 @09:26PM (#44919215)
Toronto - very interesting comment, completely alien to my experience. Thanks!
Re:ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes by Maxious on Saturday August 16, 2025 @01:04AM (#44920331)
I wish they would just give Atomoxetine first. Yes the side effects suck but no abuse concerns and it gets your brain working to be able to navigate the stimulant regulation disaster