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Is ADHD medication restricted?
ADHD medication is a controlled drug in the UK, meaning it is subject to strict regulations due to its potential for misuse. This impacts how it is prescribed and dispensed, and can contribute to anxiety around taking it, as Jools Oliver mentioned.
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