Adderall and Other Stimulants: America’s Next "Opioid" Crisis? | EP257 | The Dr. Phil Podcast

[@nancydupuis8083]

Alot of this is related to un realistic expectations for children. Its unnatural to expect young kids to sit at a desk all day long . Children should learn by doing and be able to move around frequently throughout the day. There is not necessarily something wrong with these kids

[@normaelias7251]

I agree 💯

[@jessica-fo5gn]

Im the early 2000's, kids were being 'prescribed' these medications every time I turned my head. My oldest daughter was in 3rd grade and her teacher tried to push this on me. She took me outside of her classroom and told me it would be alright, that all 3 of her kids were on prescriptions. I firmly said NO. It had seemed so rampid that it made me cautious. Common sense told me that it was 'helping' teachers more than helping the kids

[@Jenny-uv4dl]

I have ADHD diagnosed 40yrs ago pens and pencils chewed to hell i cant focus without rx i NEED my rx but now because of tik tok diagnosis's i sometimes cant get my rx i have a squirrel brain it jumps from topic to topic without rx if i walk into a room i get distracted easily without rx i hate hate tht ppl are abusing this class of rxs like they are the class of drugs tht ozempic belongs too for diabetics

[@rebeccamandabach7517]

Dr. Phil, I do have ADHD. As a young child I could not sit still in class. I would constantly bang my desk with my heels. When the teacher asked me not to do that, I went to chewing my pencil. I had pencils so chewed up they became unusable. There was not an ADHD diagnosis yet. They didn't know what ADHD was. As I got older the impulsivity took over. I could be beaten and was, but it didn't stop the impulsive behavior and and never understood why I did some of the things that I did. I definitely had a learning disability as I couldn't concentrate or learn what was being taught. That didn't flip until I was 17 and the ADHD tuned more toward the ADD. I can remember trying to solve chemistry problem for 20 minutes straights. That was te first time I could keep my mind actively on anything for 20 minutes. I was in dancing classes from the time I was 9 until I 18. So, I was getting plenty of exercise. Diet was good not no sugar, as it was reserved for special occasions. then limited. I had a very hard time learning in the dance classes. When I was finely (by a neuropsychologist) tested for 2 hours and 30 minutes, (I tried to concentrate the best I could during that time) at the end of the test I had to copy a simple boat drawing. I couldn't keep my pencil still as I drew my hands were shaking so violently. Also the testing showed slow processing of information. As I understand it, my brain was taking in too much information at a time and that slowed down the processing of it. I was put on Adderall and it did help. I was taken off when my blood pressure was too high. I no longer take meds for the ADHD, we tried every drug possible and I had a great deal of agitation, so I no longer take a med for the ADHD. It is tough but I learned to live with it (the ADHD). It's nowhere near perfect. But that's okay. I will continue to live my life. I am married to a man understands me and helps me. So I will continue to be successful house wife.

[@nancydupuis8083]

I feel your pain. For so long I was convinced i.was just stupid, not realizing my brain just wasn't working like most people's

[@mollycline5589]

It’s really great that you have a spouse who understands.

[@chelseyhurd]

I have hypersomnia. It’s like narcolepsy, & I had two bad car accidents from falling asleep at the wheel. We tried other stimulants first, but I’ve been on Adderall since last year, & it’s changed my life, for the better. I’m able to safely drive, I can work, & live a normal life. It helps those of us that need it & don’t abuse it,

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

You had a bad accident from narcolepsy and proceeded to get behind the wheel a second time? You need to be in prison for endangering the lives of others.

[@FrySusanSmith]

@@rebeccaspratling2865exactly. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy as a teen and have been on medication for narcolepsy since then. If I don’t have my meds, I’m not stupid enough to get behind the wheel and risk the lives of others. Shame on this commenter. Just irresponsible, period.

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

​@rebeccaspratling2865 Wrong. Prison is for traffickers and murderers. Not for people who use a last resort to get to work. You don't know the circumstances.

[@hiddenhand6973]

STOP DRIVING

[@MsNooneinparticular]

Exactly. There are people who literally rely on these meds to have any quality of life, safely operate a car, etc. Some people's ADHD is nearly that bad. I take Adderall for all 3 reasons it's prescribed: daytime hypersomnia, treatment-resistant depression and ADHD. Take it away & I'll just go back to self-medicating like I did for decades. These crackdowns only hurt legit patients, for whom it's already insanely hard to obtain these meds.

[@micaelamcknight6967]

As someone who has ADHD and is given a prescription for Vyvanse. After I take it, I feel like I could use a nap. I have a crash in the afternoon and it’s hard to stay awake… It helps me focus some, it helps me prioritize things… But the fact that people get this much energy from the medication shows that clearly they are not the people to be prescribed this medication. I think this also speaks pretty loudly about the education system and the emphasis that put on memorization of things when we literally have the Internet at our fingertips. I think it’s ridiculous. That standardized testing leads this many people to anxieties across-the-board.

[@beckee6282]

Same, I rarely take mine anymore because I get so tired mid-afternoon and it gives me headaches

[@AmberAnderson-i5h]

I was put on Bi-Polar medication when I was 19 and for 8 years I battled it. Within the first 3 years of being on it, I had gotten a second opinion from another doctor and he told me that I was misdiagnosed due to grieving, ptsd from abuse and being bullied. The medication didn't agree with my brain chemistry and nearly killed me. I went through the mood swings, hallucinating, major aggression, depression and s**cidal reactions. It is no joke and thankfully after the last time I overdosed, I am now 7 years clean. It has been a major wake up call and I would never take another pill from a doctor or anyone ever again. So many people just trust their doctor without consideration and that can be very dangerous.

[@OlliGarch]

They tried me on all kinds of SSRI drugs for chronic depression and anxiety. None of them worked. One made me wake up crying every morning for no reason, it made the problem worse, there were more they tried me on as well, about everyone. The next new one was Cymbalta. After that got in my system I ended up taking almost a whole bottle with a 12 gauge shotgun loaded and cocked pointed at my chin. I must have slept like 2 days and thank God that gun didn’t go off and I woke up. I swore I would never take another one of those SSRI drugs again. My dr has me on benzos which have their drawbacks but never had any reaction like I did with the SSRI drugs. I guess people can call me an addict but I don’t care, I know what works with my body.

[@christinadelviscio6664]

God bless you ❤

[@Timeturners56]

I suffer from severe chronic pain along with autoimmune diseases and fibromyalgia ect… I feel like a criminal when going to see a doctor that has no idea about my true illness… the bad eggs are ruining those that truly suffer!!! My best friend has adhd severe, and can barely get her meds

[@fatimakajtazovic7246]

I definitely agree with you 💯

[@PetPrepRadioShow]

I agree with you 100%. I'm suffering from severe chronic pain and can prove it. They under-medicate me. It's not an "opioid" crisis. It's a FENTYNAL. Crisis. When people who need pain meds to function can't be prescribed what they need to live their lives, it's a crime. The DEA has never been an effective alphabet agency. We've had issues forever. If they actually were effective, the agency wouldn't need to exist. I'm sorry for all of the folks suffering without what they need. It's by design.

[@thevikingtearoomcindy1343]

Agreed I have the same medical issues as you autoimmune and fibro. And it's an awful feeling to be treated like an addict specially in emergency rooms they are the worst for this

[@Jenny-uv4dl]

I have chronic pain along with ADHD imagine my anxiety every month abt getting rx every month i was diagnosed 40+ yrs ago as a female so its bad i chewed pens & pencils tapped my feet swung my feet interupted everyone ppl are tik tok/ self diagnosed now its in vogue to be ADHD psych has trends just like fashion sad to say i struggle with focus i have according to buddha a monkey mind constantly moving i call it squirrel brain never sitting still without rx its so sad ppl are abusing this class of rx

[@Jenny-uv4dl]

​@@PetPrepRadioShowits not a FENTY crisis its a illict street fenty crisis its a china makes the precurses imports it un liquid form to mexico who turns it into powder who then imports it into u.s mixes it with heroin baby formula sheet rock dust etc the fenty % is different in EVERY batch thats the snare MEDICAL GRADE FENTY saves lives daily for ppl with chronic pain in surgery centres in ED

[@LumynaraS]

My husband actually has adhd and adderall calms his brain. If it makes you hyper or depressed it’s the wrong medication for you. He often can’t get a refill because the pharmacy is out of stock. It’s hurting people that actually need it when people abuse it.

[@flipdiva0007]

Same playbook as opioids. Docs overprescribed then when the hammer came down and people couldn't get it anymore, they turned to street drugs like fentanyl and heroine.

[@Jenny-uv4dl]

It calms my " squirrel" brain dwn if you dont have ADHD it amps you up if you have ADHD the rx calms you dwn

[@Voicenreason247]

Legalize and regulate. So people can make informed decisions. People clearly will not stop so Legalize and regulate is the only option.

[@793matt]

Thank you so much for actually looking into this matter and speaking up about it! I truly appreciate your effort and attention to this issue.

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

My father just had a heart attack because of this medication. We shared this same doctor, and he also put me on it. He knew I was a recovering Meth addict but still put me on it. We do not take this death medication anymore. Praise the Lord, my dad is still here, but he is depressed now. It's a disgusting drug, and I am so glad you are doing this Dr.Phil. You be doing the Lords work .

[@Blueeyes-m4r9s]

There's hope! Learn how to help him recover a healthy hormone balance etc

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

@DeutscherCanada My father is to old to be doing sports . But Thank you for your opinion.

[@1summerflower]

People prolly do meth cause they need some sort of speed too. Coke too!!

[@victorcarrion8456]

In Switzerland there was a park in the middle of a city with a strong financial sector where people were injecting themselves with heroin. A country where no one goes hungry, everyone gets a job and there is no fear of violence. Still, people are beaten down by addiction. This shows how powerless addiction makes us and how little we know about addiction. More science to understand addiction makes sense. We see addiction everywhere without us noticing it: behavioral addictions such as profit-seeking, gambling addiction, internet addiction, speed addiction, selfishness, relationship addiction, workaholism, stress addiction, shop lifting, attention addiction and dependence on herbal substances such as alcohol, heroin, tobacco and sugar. Schools should already have a subject on addiction for children in their early years. They should also learn to distinguish arguments in debates from simple assertions. This helps you deal with the problems in your life and not run away from them.

[@PetPrepRadioShow]

Good points. The issues come from poor self image, lack of coping skills, poor communication skills, and more. it's very complex. Teaching children about addiction shouldn't be left to a government organization.

[@christinadelviscio6664]

God help our people who are suffering from this evil drugs deliver all struggling in the mighty name of Jesus Christ ❤️🙏 Amen

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

Praise the Lord

[@DietCherryCait]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@tannermikal2]

AMEN 🙏🏻

[@jillheady8604]

In Jesus' mighty name! Amen!

[@Rocketman0407]

Evil drug? Many would be high school dropouts instead of people with bachelors and phds without it. Nothing evil about the drug it is simply a tool. For good and for bad Just like a knife can be used to chop onions you can also kill with it, so you think knives are evil too?

[@jelias999]

As someone who took this shit it completely takes over your life just like every other drug does. The amount of kids in my grade who suffered from this is completely mind boggling. I will not let my kids be prescribed it, they say they have add old school ass kickings is what they'll get 😂😂

[@witchywomen6650]

Yup me to. Same shit. It does it took over my life completely. I quit 4 yrs ago. I couldn't live without it. It was horrible.

[@juliebridge7590]

My sons 2nd grade teacher had us come to school to discuss things she was seeing, daydreaming, not finishing his work, but he wasn't hyper, she coerced us into medicating him, a decision I highly regret!

[@itzel.elizabeth]

I did home health for a woman in her mid thirties (my age at the time) and she admitted to abusing Adderall to help her take care of her children and business and husband. After her stroke, she couldn't speak or walk, let alone take care of herself. She never got much better, and this was 15 years ago.

[@sandraromero5899]

This is so very sad. I can't even imagine the pain these victims and families have gone and are still going through. It may be time to stop giving doctor's kickbacks for prescription drugs.

[@jennifermedrano7918]

My daughter just turned 10 and she had very bad issues with sitting still in school and or concentration. And I will not take her to get diagnosed by a doctor due to her being on pills. I work with her and try to do exercises for mental health. I am a recovering addict 5 years in June, and I refuse to allow my daughter to get on these meds. God bless this family I'm so sorry for your loss

[@OlliGarch]

They tried that with my son at elementary school. They called us to the principals office and said our boy wouldn’t sit still. They said he needs Ritalin. His mother and I told them to F off. We never had them try this on us again and my son is fine now at 28.

[@_LYNCHPIN]

Congrats on 5 years, Your daughter has good mom.

[@frances9923]

Your daughter has nothing in class that is grabbing her interests. A class full of kids that are all the same is unrealistic. If she has a good teacher, the teach will come up with a way to get her attention and interest .

[@marinavaskovich7488]

If they capture her interest and attention she will concentrate

[@ameliadayvault9470]

Praise to you for standing up for your daughter! There has to be a HARD look at what's causing children to be diagnosed as ADHD. This has not always existed! My oldest son is about to turn 40. When he was in the 5th grade, the school labeled him ADD (no "H" because he wasn't hyper). They wanted to drug him and I flat refused this and was talked down to like a horrible parent. I worked with him at home. We changed his study habits. It took awhile to get things on track.Today, he is so smart! So successful! Happlly married and a great dad and father!

[@shanastanek432]

I was misdiagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall for 20 years. It wasn’t until I visited Dr. Amen’s clinic and had a brain scan that I discovered the symptoms were actually caused by CPTSD. I believe Adderall was actually making my condition worse because it activates the body’s stress response, mimicking the physiological effects of being in fight-or-flight mode-symptoms that closely mirror those of CPTSD. On top of that, some generic forms are manufactured in China, and one of them landed me in the ER with AFIB. It’s an extremely dangerous and overprescribed medication, in my opinion.

[@NUGZo7]

And people ruin it for the ones who need it and don't have rich people health insurance.

[@kassi4837]

Yup.

[@lexilego1736]

Dr Phil you need to interview me. I was mentally ill my entire life I’ve been on addys since I was in the 3rd grade. I’ve been on every single medication you can probably name off. I was given a bipolar diagnosis in a less than 5 minute conversation. The man asked me 3 questions. Switched me to 3 different meds that made me lose my mind. I’m finally clean off all antidepressants and bi polar medication for over a year and I’ve been in therapy. I have found out I had childhood ptsd not any of the other diagnosis. Now I’m wondering if I should get myself retested for adhd. I’m wondering if I was misdiagnosed cause I wasn’t given an adhd diagnosis until 3rd grade the year the parents divorced and life changed drastically for me. I’m still dependent on the drug at 29 years old. I would love to get off it and live a normal life.

[@brendazaccardi9419]

"We're the DEA and we're here to help" 💩

[@lightningmcqueen181]

😂 Priceless

[@kassi4837]

Dr. Amens spect research and dietary/ lifestyle approach is so underrated. Proving ADD is neurological is huge. You don't know how bad the stigma is with ADD or ADHD or any other mental health condition until you've been on the other end. You also don't know how badly the psychiatric system can work against you until you've been burned.

[@sandraromero5899]

What is causing so many kids to have ADHD and ADD? Food additives? Vaccines?

[@niceguydmm]

To much social media and pressure. The world is moving to fast for young minds!

[@Photik]

Tik Tok.

[@SeanBook001]

It's not the vaccines, obviously .. they put "the good" mercury in those!

[@o.g.c.9264]

@@niceguydmmthat is not true. My son been recently diagnosed with ADHD and he is always outdoor and do sports and I have to keep him busy with different activities because of his energy. It’s not from social media but some vaccines or something els caused it. It’s not fun for child and parents. Only people who go through this can understand how hard it is for both sides

[@jessica-fo5gn]

This came about before kids were on social media, they didn't even have phones.

[@sherriecampbell4329]

We absolutely have to do our own research and learn how much diet plays a huge part in our mental health and health in general. More than half of everything that is wrong with us can be improved with proper nutrition and exercise. Doctors are trained to treat symptoms and hand out medication. Another problem is that what we are taught about nutrition isn’t true either. We have to take control of ourselves and do our own research.

[@juliebridge7590]

All I can say is MAHA!! RFK!!

[@flipdiva0007]

Yes!!!! ❤

[@D-Fens_1632]

I've currently got a coworker on this junk. One of those "I'm different than most people, it actually slows me down" people. No, it doesn't, it makes you aggressive and way too chatty, you just don't realize how annoying it is.

[@witchywomen6650]

🎯

[@MypronounIsKing]

Whoever uploads these needs to change the titles so they don’t get shadow banned. This should be way more then 22k

[@thecraftynaturalmama9736]

My kids are homeschooled and have adhd, one has aspergers AND adhd. These kids are crazy but I'm not putting them on drugs. We take it slow, I tell my kids that they need to practice self discipline to be able to focus on their school work. If my kids were in school, they'd be begging me to put them on something

[@JustinStumpf-yy1pe]

This is the 1st time I've ever heard of a suicide story with only Adderall to blame. I think there's more to the story than what the mom & dad shared here (although terribly sorry for their loss and my heart aches for them, all what ifs aside). Of course it is easy to get hooked on it. People can't even get out of bed without coffee/caffeine even. I've known some people to become a little duller/bland in their personality, but never "out of their mind" or badly aggressive while consistently using Adderall... Unlike its horribly worse "street" counterpart choices (coke & meth) that actually makes its users go insane. Self-discipline is what we all need to be better at. Not every itch needs scratched!!!! In other words... College kids, please calm down so there's no more shortages for us who can't actually function without it haha!! My prayers go out to anyone struggling though 110%. Just don't make life harder on us who need it.

[@nomad_sofficial]

The two audiobooks I am listening simultaneously at the moment are "We've got issues" by Dr Phil and "Raising mentally strong kids" by Dr Amen. I highly recommend both 😊

[@DavidBloodJohnson]

So this is why I couldn’t pick up my fucking prescriptions from the pharmacy when I actually have ADHD!

[@Peg-rm4jx]

Drugs, rehab, drugs , rehab?!

[@AnnJo888]

Doctors so fast trying to diagnose kids with ADHD when it might be not it and push pills in to them, not willing to understand that it will rob them of future opportunities, there is a lot of professions that are closed to them bc of that diagnosis.

[@hime273]

😂😂That dude was not taking 300Mg every night. What a load of absolute crap.

[@witchywomen6650]

Yup, I was addicted to Adderall. I haven't been the same since. Have not touched the shit since 4 yrs ago.

[@miss-kat]

I went from being prescribed opioids to being prescribed Adderall, (early 20s) after refusing to take pain meds anymore. I am now over a decade from this transition (mid 30s) and currently on Vyvanse. I desperately want to find my way off of the Vyvanse and have been working with my doctor to decrease the dose, but I do need it. I do however wish more treatment options were available so I was able to at the very least get the support needed to stop taking it all together and re-evaluate the options, even if it means restarting it. I have been taking these so long I struggle to remember what life was like without them (although reliving that trauma would probably be worse).

[@smalldollars]

In 1992 I was in the 3rd grade and they diagnosed me with ADHD, prescribed me Ritalin! I hated it, in the 7th grade I started cheeking them and haven't taken anything for it to this day!!

[@mackthnife3]

I took Adderall for many years. I have ADD. It was great in the beginning. However, it seems to have a reverse effect, after taking it for some time. Became angry, disoriented, and often aimless and more distractible. Interestingly I also had 2 heart attacks in one week, during my process with the drug. Can’t say if the Adderall was the cause but I almost died. Never took more than prescribed. Also I’m a therapist. The diagnostic instruments for ADD truly suck. They are based on self report and parental or spousal observation. I’m not sure they are reliable or valid ( Conners and Achenback paper and pencil instruments). I still miss it but won’t risk taking it anymore. Been off it for about 5 or more years.

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

My dad had a heart attack, too. He was on adderall. Im glad you are okay.

[@mackthnife3]

@@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq thanks. It was a close call.

[@Photik]

How did you get off? Did you taper or cold turkey?

[@mackthnife3]

@ I took 30 mg xr as per usual. My last bottle of 30 pills, I broke in half to 15 mg. This lasted 8 weeks. Then I was out and life went on. No withdrawals

[@mackthnife3]

@@Photik did you get my reply. I think yt removed it. I just wrote you a more covert reply and it disappeared. Sorry.

[@KarlaElaine100]

This was very informative.

[@lightningmcqueen181]

And by the way, 25:45 ADDICTION, IS NOT A FREAKIN DISEASE ! I was an Ex-Addict, I know a lot of addicts and ex addicts.... Telling an addict he or she is suffering from a disease is noting but an excuse to relapse...EVERY SINGLE PERSON I HAVE EVER KNOWN THAT GOT HIGH regardless of Drug does or did it becuase it was fun or feels good to get loaded..None of them nor did I di it beccause I am sick somehow and cant help it... That is completely absurd! As i said I used to be am addict.. I was a heavy alcoholic atleast 12pack 7 days a week got on Pain killers later then heroin & methamphetamines... Ive been sober 10 years from drugs and alcohol for 13 years....No " relapses either... The hardest part? Want .. I wanted to feel good, buzzed, high,... I had to just relearn how to enjoy my life the way i did before I began doing those things .... Change my environent, change the people i hung around .....

[@OlliGarch]

I agree. That’s the problem I found with going to N.A. meetings. Saying to yours self you have no control over addiction is a setup for failure. So glad you’re clean. I’ve been there and don’t have a vein left in my body from being a junkie for so many years. I’m off it all to except I do take buprenorphine and Xanax. That helps me stay off hard street drugs and the needle I loved so much.

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

I'm a recovered addict myself. My addiction went on for more than 20 years. It's a choice we make . I was delivered when I asked Jesus to help me. He saved me, and I will be forever grateful to him. Addiction is awful, but it's not a disease. It feels like one 😢

[@mackthnife3]

@@lightningmcqueen181 How people frame or explain their addiction to themselves and others is an individual thing. “Disease” dosent work for me either, but I’m not sure what the sense is to try to get those who are comfortable with that label, to give it up. As long as one realizes when they want something too much, it’s a problem which needs attention. Sometimes framing CD as a “disease” helps some people save face and hence makes the process of giving something up, more palatable. To others, it’s toxic. If you want to talk about the relevance of the “ Disease Model” and it’s practices, that’s a different conversation. I’ve been off heroin 50 plus years. The disease or 12 step model of TREATMENT was never useful to me. But to others, it’s a game changer.

[@mackthnife3]

@@OlliGarch bro, so you are comfortable referring to yourself as a “junkie”. If that works for you, great. Others prefer to see themselves as “ ill or diseased”. It’s less toxic to them and fits their self concept better. But if your referring to the “Disease Model of Treatment” vs methadone or the like, that’s a different conversation.

[@OlliGarch]

@@mackthnife3 to each his own

[@shellysawchuk1190]

My son was on Dexidrin and was hard to get because ladies in the US were using it for a diet drug

[@MagpieAnnie73]

My ex MIL took black beauties when she was pregnabt with my husband She bragged she only gained 7 pounds Then she wondered why her son had been addict himself for years

[@RS-zj2sg]

Take you’re family on a looong vacation camping and fishing in Montana. There are guides that will take you ou into The wilderness with no doctors for miles and miles. Nature is the great healer.

[@Jen-M.]

He just needed someone to talk to, not medicine.

[@Masud_S_Hoghughi]

Sheet - it's one drug after another

[@chaddavenport1665]

Children are often misdiagnosed with ADHD, because they consume too many sugary foods and drinks. If you keep your children away from things such as soda pop, candy, cake with frosting; usually, the symptoms of ADHD go away so they won't need a prescription for something that will only make things worse for them.

[@DavidBloodJohnson]

This is what happens when you use the DSM to diagnose the problem in the brain without looking at it

[@katrina3560]

...my mother was taking my brothers prescribed ADHD meds in the 90's to supplement her meth addiction. He was diagnosed way too early. We were on welfare. Those meds were handed over to her like candy. Oh, you lost the bottle? Okay, here is another. My brother ultimately ended up with the same meth addiction. It's been a pharma cycle that started long ago, then it became the cool kids college drug. I spent my teen years hiding my brothers meds and begging for normacly in our home. The root of the problem is deep.

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

The worst drug crisis… being the alcohol drug crisis IMHO

[@Kaye-lu1xu]

I was on a wash tub of physcriatric drugs but Adderall after a few days of being on it .I was able to throw the washtub and all the psyho drugs away.I also had the pleasure of being able to do all my work without having to take a nap.

[@witchywomen6650]

Because it's meth.

[@noordg2954]

My son was 12 when he tried this type of medication for 2 weeks (the school had been pushing it since he was 7). After 2 weeks he became aggressive and straight up told me he was unhappy (very uncharacteristically). If we had followed the medical advice (starting before he was able to understand his own feelings), we would have never known it was the meds making him aggressive and depressed. (This happened in Belgium btw)

[@katrina3560]

❤ you did your son a great service. My mother allowed diagnosis at 5 for my brother and capitalized on the meds as a substitute for her meth addiction. In the US, in the 90s, she was handed this like it was candy. On welfare (state assistance), it was treated like handing over a bottle of water.

[@KirsySlane]

Maria Rosa's Family in Dominican Republic...Again...Thanks NYPD

[@Gmonn13]

I took ADHD medication at a very young age. I would not eat anything throughout the day. I would lick my lips and be completely emotionless. I do not feel children should be prescribed medication.

[@chris5483]

It is one molecule diff from meth.

[@SeanMathew-fj3rp]

Im 42 and take testosterone. I think many problems these days are because everhones hormones are out of balance.

[@LetArtsLive]

They are giving 5 years old 3 year old kids speed or should I say ADD meds no I shouldn't it's speed

[@zeniehudson7098]

. I had several surgeries from 3csection , cholecystectomy ,torn rotator repair , knee replacement, I refused to take morphine on day 1 of my surgeries ! And I am ok.

[@przedmonitorem]

and how many people commit suicide, never taking any medication, but drinking alcohol?

[@SeanBook001]

I take Adderall, I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and it has been helping me for sure. But I am disgusted at how easy it was to get the diagnosis. (I have been able to stop taking my anti depressants since I started Adderall and that has been great, ) But I only had to take a 50 question "exam"

[@Truth5eeker33]

Good to know. Thanks

[@greg9069]

Not the wrong brain but the wrong manufacturer. The inconsistency of the medication manufacturers are insane

[@RubyRedDress]

My brother was on retalin, and he became a zombie. My mom took him off after a week. Then he was prescribed dexamphetimine same thing and mom took him off that too. A psychiatrist paediatrician did a brain scan on him and found showing on a graph instead of it looking like this /\ it looked like this | ... that was the part of his brain that made decisions. So if a situation happened for eg something he didn't like, he reacted in a rage bc his brain couldn't think rashly, he'd just go off. He ended up in and out of prison.

[@connieBall-h8k]

I amell a lawsuit,what did the bottle,say,this patient over did it,come on,this story both 1 and 2, is not complete.tell the truth or shut up

[@lexilego1736]

23:48 I literally feel like it has done nothing for me. I’m prescribed 30mg in the am and 2 20 mgs in the afternoon. It feels like it works some months others not. Man this is crazy.

[@Tiredofbeinghere]

I thought you had to have a diagnosis to get Adderall but maybe not. I wasn't part of the opioid addiction club, so there's things I don't know.

[@alanharris3575]

Depopulation 😢

[@alanharris3575]

Too little to late, that's the government 😢

[@nancydupuis8083]

I have noticed the same issue with Adderalls effectiveness. This is a recent development, in the lsst 6 months.

[@AmandaJ35]

Im sorry for their loss. But my Adderall saves me, It has prevented me from having nervous breakdowns and helped with my adhd . When i didnt use Adderall i ALMIST GOT INTO CAR wrecks because my adhd is serious but after given Adderall i was able to focus better. Adderall is the best makes my moods better too. Its not the drug but if doctors give without proof of adhd then its the doctors. I have proof from childhood on, and lived in a mental hospital for a time So for me there was solid evidence. But please dont mark Adderall its a real good medicine for those who truly need.

[@kevbev1524]

You never know what works for each person is diffry

[@flipdiva0007]

That's exactly what Dr. Amen said.

[@TheCuriousAutumn]

Please stop the drama. This is ridiculous.

[@MagpieAnnie73]

Addrall and other stimulents always hav been over prescribed I just watched a study many of the newer ones are causing symptoms of psychosis. Recently knew an 45 yo adult male who got Vyvanese " to lose weight " He eventually starting to abuse it. His mental health went downhill Many of the symptoms such as this man's son. He got weaned off from it but it will take time to recover I worked with younger men who was on stimulants as a kid and young teen They got caught off and went straight to meth. Stimulents have been around forever and destroyed a lot of livees. Look at all the anti anxiety meds such as Xanx as an example we put out drugs that cause addicitions.

[@TC-fq7pb]

I’m here to let you know that Adderall literally ruined my life! Everything you see and hear Britney doing, I can guarantee you it’s fueled by that. I was acting the same way and feeling invincible but also isolating myself. It got so bad it indeed turned into suicidal thoughts, attempts and psychosis. I was losing it during the middle of the day and hallucinating events that never took place but felt so real!! Only when someone would point out the lunacy of my story would it start to morph in my head and I’d realize it wasn’t real. I ended up losing everything - my job, my life (almost), my car, my friends, everything I ever owned in life. All gone. Hard to explain but this is an extremely dangerous drug! I do not recommend this for anyone and ESPECIALLY not your kids!!! 🙏🏻

[@concrete981]

Xanax is just as bad or worse. turned my girlfriend into a worthless dumbbell within 2 months. she had to go and showed no emotion.

[@DavidBloodJohnson]

I was scanned by Dr. Daniel Amen

[@Liisa_011]

Thought it said scammed by Dr.Amen.lol.

[@RazerbackKilla]

Why do I feel like I'm next?

[@LetArtsLive]

Different generic pills are different some are actually not as high quality I truly believe they increased the strength of hydrocodone

[@RubyRedDress]

Way to get rid of our kids.

[@NeuroSpiceAbee]

I am very disappointed in Dr Phil here. Yes there is validity to people misusing and doctors mis-prescribing. However, ADHD is NOT a diet issue! It is a neurological issue that is measurable in the brain.

[@shanastanek432]

How many people who are prescribed adderall have been diagnosed through a brain scan? I was misdiagnosed with ADHD for 20 years until I went to Dr Amens.

[@o.g.c.9264]

You didn’t do research on it. Diet play huge role in ADHD.

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

I was diagnosed and asked for a brain scan in 2021 to make sure stimulants were the right choice.. they put me on something called guanafacine (an alpha 2 agonist) and vyvanse. Had a bad response to vyvanse so I switched to Clonidine and dexamphetamine. It’s listed as a neurodevelopmental disorder on my diagnosis sheet. (In conjunction to cptsd and Ednos, anxiety, depression & panic disorder).

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

I’m in australia btw

[@flipdiva0007]

Untrue. Diet plays a role in EVERYTHING. Maybe those who truly have ADHD or ADD won't respond that well to diet, but the misdiagnoses are more the problem. Doctors and our medical system suck!

[@ElDorado72]

This is such a tragic story. Another victim to big pharma. God help us.

[@connieBall-h8k]

The cravings is the cause

[@timdurpos3298]

It's not good for any brains

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Period.

[@LetArtsLive]

My son must have failed the pee test for cannabis and then he started doing crystal meth is not far from Adderall because he could not get Adderall isn't that nice

[@lightningmcqueen181]

Oh Jesus Dr. Phil... " IT'S SERIOUS! " ,ITS DANGEROUS"!..... Give me a break!!! MOTRIN IS DANGEROUS! " I F Y O U A B U S E I T !". ... I respect Dr. Phil but this is a bit overboard !... I am not trying to minimize this kids death but I'm a 45 year old veteran on ADDERALL. I take it as prescribed and it works perfectly fine for me... I'm also an ex addict so I know what drug abuse is.... You are demonizing the drug.. it's not the drug it's the person who abused it or the doctor that Pushes it... Proper diagnosis , and an honest Patient can benefit from the use of Adderall..... ... I DO AGREE, I do NOT like kids being prescribed it to early in life where hyper active gets confused with Add or ADHD.....

[@Dnt461]

I agree 💯. I’m a veteran. Got out the military and have been going to school on the GI bill. Been prescribed Adderall a few years now. I take it as directed and have frequent doctor visits. It works great! I have none of these issues.

[@thedissector8921]

I didn’t know stimulants are opioids. 👀😂🙄

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

Melodramatic much ? Stop trying to fear monger about these to those who genuinely need them. How many times I take my rx 30mg dex a day and still fall asleep too early my tolerance ? This guy. Ever heard of adhd taking a stimulant and having a nap? Best sleeps ever. If you are concerned you rx Clonidine or guanafacine with melotonin at night to “wind down”also pharmacogenic testing helps

[@tannermikal2]

Dang….

[@jessicawildroselandry8749]

Red hair chick its called you got a tolerance LOL Duh

[@rockswishersmusichouse473]

It's not a real thing

[@rockswishersmusichouse473]

It's all nonsense honestly.

[@Mick-Jam71]

SHAME ON YOU! What you say is EXTREMELY HARMFUL to patients needing Adderall. My thoughts & actions are completely under control because of this drug. I take a small A.M. dose that enables me to drive safely, follow a recipe, converse & understand, etc. I’ve never needed my dose increased or had any problems especially when all RX stores in TX rules created a shortage by law. That lasted months. When I started Adderall my dosage was too strong & I fell asleep. 1/2 dose was all I required. My brain is different. 20+ yrs ago I had 1 puff of weed & so much pacing anxiety I was terrified. SO MANY harsh drugs on the streets and you select Adderall to address???? Many need it and the rest are spoiled brats, undisciplined or using it as speed.

[@AmandaMontoya-jz8dq]

Good for you, but people who don't need it are being prescribed. It's killing those people. You sound mad. You sound like you are on adderall. 😢Btw my dad was one of them. Im glad, Dr. Phil is doing this. Wake people up to bad pharma. Killing people 😢

[@shanastanek432]

I can tell by the capslock that you don’t really need adderall.

[@Jessicad9304]

Wow! You seriously need to calm down. Maybe you need a Xanax instead of adderall. Two things can be true at once, and their experiences don’t negate people who use the drugs correctly.

[@hedgiegal3340]

Some people use it successfully, some become addicted. Your rant tells me you are verging towards the addiction side. Plus the rant itself sounds like you are under the influence of stimulants.

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Addicts will defend their addiction to their own detriment. Embarrassing.

[@passionateherbs8183]

💔💔

[@ConnieSchenk]

I Never Medicated My Children and they are the best MEN in the world and Deserve the Best Women in their lives. Anyone interested,very nice looking Guys 😉

[@kevincssmith]

Quack Quack Quack

[@Liisa_011]

Better to get off Quack.

[@lakeshacortesramirez604]

Dr Phil us a hayer and a Trump supporter even though a black woman made gim her DEI HIRE #MUTE PHIL

[@przedmonitorem]

I wonder what his father did to make him kill himself?

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Addiction and adhd are childhood trauma responses. His parents should reflect and seek therapy instead of blaming the doctor. If not the doctor, it would have been someone else.

[@ld4687]

My psychiatrist does 2 minute med checks each monrh but collects payment from my insurance company for 15 minutes of med checks each month. Guese he can't find anything else to talk about after a few minutes. lol At least I am an informed patient and can make decisions for myself. I can't imagine the abuse that occurs due to the undereducated or misinforned folks.

[@nuggetboi1068]

adderal is fun af