Posted by pseudoname on May 24, 2006, at 14:11:55
In reply to Dexedrine, posted by denise1966 on May 24, 2006, at 5:44:56
Hi, Denise.
> Does anyone know […] how I can get hold of it in the UK?
Here are some links about prescribing stimulants for adults in the UK. I don't know if they'd be helpful. The focus of these links is on ADHD, but as Meri-Tuli and I were discussing in an earlier thread, most depressives can honestly report plenty of attention problems to qualify them for ADHD treatment.
• “But there are only two adult ADHD NHS clinics in the UK and she had to wait a year for an appointment.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/horizon/adhd_prog_summary.shtml
• “Q: Where can an adult who thinks he or she might have AD/HD get help and treatment?
“A: The best place to start is to get in touch with a local support group, they will know about the services in your local area and how to access them. There are only 2 NHS Adult ADD/ADHD Clinics in the UK so getting a referral to one of these is different in each area. However there are a number of private consultants who will be known to the local groups.” http://www.adders.org/info28.htm• “Decisions to continue or initiate [stimulant] treatment in adults should be considered by adult psychiatrists after an assessment of symptoms and as part of a wider programme of care.” http://www.cambsmh.nhs.uk/documents/NICE/ADHDSCGFeb06.pdf?preventCache=14%2F02%2F2006+14%3A30
• I couldn't see this article because it only shows up for people inside the UK! It might be worth looking at: http://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/10237.html
Like I said, I don't know but maybe these could provide some leads…
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