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Old Jun 07, 2012, 11:15 PM
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The psychiatrist I went to for the first time last week told me Aderall was the only medication that really worked... Any tips on how to find a psychiatrist who understands this?
Your psychiatrist's statement about Adderall shows he has limited understanding. If you can find a psychologist or therapist who specializes in treating adults with ADHD, they can probably direct you to a good psychiatrist for prescribing.

Also, try this site:
http://www.chadd.org/

They are a support and advocacy organization for ADHD and have local meetings in a number of cities. You might be able to get information through your local branch about prescribers in your area. You might also find some support there! The website also has a directory of providers, broken down by state and country. For my area, several providers specializing in Adult ADHD are listed.

Good luck.
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