Is it really just because of the fentanyl situation? I know there is a huge disagreement with how the strict rules for prescribing opioids are so tight even for chronic pain patients like myself who can’t participate in life without em struggle to find a provider who is willing to prescribe us them.
I’d also imagine at least part of it is the same as how normal people seem to think ADHD people with amphetamine prescriptions are just constantly high.
They don’t realize that whatever good feelings they’re getting from taking 100mg of amphetamines at once don’t apply at all to people chronically on small extended doses.
Yeah I’m not aware of any studies that link stimulant-based ADHD medication with abuse of street meth. But it’s a pretty common meme amongst doctors for some reason.
I think it’s because of rampant Adderall abuse among university students. However, many doctors will prescribe something other than Adderall now like concerta or Vyvanse because they are harder to abuse.