A BBC North West investigation has revealed a critical shortage of ADHD medication, compelling some individuals in the region to leave their jobs. Jass, an individual with ADHD, mentioned, "Taking medication meant my brain was quiet for the first time," highlighting the personal impact of the shortage. This shortage has been exacerbated by the government's shutdown of a major ADHD medication producer. Additionally, the investigation found ADHD medication being openly traded in "potentially lethal" doses on encrypted apps. Concurrently, an investigation led by Sanya Burgess for The i Paper has uncovered that date rape drugs, known to impair the victim's cognitive functions, are being openly marketed on social media platforms such as Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, X, and TikTok. These findings have sparked outrage, with MP Caroline Nokes describing the situation as "truly terrifying."
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The government shut down a major producer of ADHD medication even as the country is still experiencing a shortage of ADHD medication. https://t.co/VG7L1aZpUP
"Taking medication meant my brain was quiet for the first time" Jass has ADHD - a shortage means she is struggling to access medication Read more: https://t.co/pah2L4YOQG https://t.co/wM1PozANu5
A BBC North West investigation has found some people in our region with ADHD are having to quit their jobs because the medication they need is in short supply. https://t.co/oNTqU2bbMz