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Taking ADHD medications without having the condition can cause serious health issues, impair cognitive performance, and is often misused by professionals and athletes seeking a competitive edge, but research shows these drugs can be counterproductive and dangerous for healthy individuals.
Drug shortages are impacting Kentuckians, with pain medication and ADHD drugs among those in shortest supply. Independent pharmacies like Georgetown Pharmacy have been able to compensate better than big chains by ordering from secondary suppliers and keeping stockpiles of certain drugs. Patients, such as Peggy Carpenter, are struggling to access necessary medication, leading to concerns that some may turn to alcohol, heroin, or other illicit substances as alternatives. The cause of the shortages remains unclear.