((((((mad_dragon)))))))
My little sister went through a similar scenario, and I can understand how it could be very annoying. It feels like another barrier, like a wall that they've put up. Many people with ADHD are/were addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, so don't feel as if your the only one to face this problem. In fact, the reason you are/were addicted to drugs might in fact be in large part BECAUSE of the ADHD going untreated.

If you don't mind sharing (but don't feel pressured to), might I ask if you are CURRENTLY abusing drugs, or if it was in your past? That would be a determining factor to consider, as stimulants can be abused and create/add to an addiction. If it was in your past, how long ago, and which drugs did you abuse? Often doctors don't prescribe anything that can potentially be abused to those still vulnerable or still using, even though we have long acting forms of the stimulants now which are really difficult to abuse. Some doctors will prescribe them anyway, but they will often watch you like a hawk and give you a very small amount (5 days or so). Both methods depend on the circumstances of the patient, and there are always alternatives.

There is a non-stimulant drug (stimulant-like) called Strattera that is solely for ADHD treatment that is worth trying out, which is what I would ask your doctor about before wasting energy on a battle with him, especially if he is going to be useless to you. Did you see a psychiatrist or a general practitioner? Some doctors seem to think that prescribing stimulants to anybody is opening the door for them to be abused. The fact is that people with a diagnosis of ADHD are far LESS LIKELY to become drug/alchohol addicted if they ARE TREATED than those that are not treated. This fact has been cited by multiple longitudinal studies on the issue.

I'm actually surprised your doctor didn't offer alternatives to the traditional stimulants, as most doctors wouldn't just send you on your way (I would think). Withholding treatment is just as damaging as withholding treatment in cases of Major Depressive Disorder or Panic Disorder or anything else, and the results can be devastating. I'd call and make another appointment ASAP. Take a trusted friend/family with you to your next appointment, and ask him for alternatives to the stimulants. You might also want to consider making an appointment with a psychologist for therapy, especially if you are dealing with multiple issues like drug addiction and untreated ADHD. You can always message me here if you want some ideas or have questions--I don't want to be any longer here than I have already.