02/02/2025
It’s frustrating to see the DEA push forward with policies that will ultimately harm the very individuals they claim to protect. The so-called "stimulant crisis" is a manufactured narrative designed to create fear and justify restrictions that will make it harder for those with ADHD to access the care they need.
The real crisis? Lack of access to care.
When people with ADHD are denied appropriate treatment, many are forced to seek alternative ways to manage their symptoms—sometimes leading them to counterfeit medications contaminated with fentanyl and other dangerous substances. We’ve already seen the devastating consequences of restricted access, and the DEA’s actions will only worsen the problem.
Here’s what the facts actually show:
The only documented crisis involving stimulants is what happens when people lose access to them.
Virtual ADHD care has been safe and effective since the COVID pandemic, allowing responsible providers to support patients in need.
In 2023, overdose deaths declined for the first time ever, further reinforcing that access to proper care saves lives.
The DEA’s new rules requiring unnecessary in-person visits create an arbitrary barrier that will disproportionately harm those stable patients who rely on telehealth for continuity of care.
This isn't about safety—it's about control. And it’s coming at the expense of millions of individuals who already struggle with ADHD-related challenges in daily life. The DEA has no place dictating how medical care should be delivered.
Instead of restricting access, we should be expanding patient-centered care, ensuring that those who need medication can obtain it safely from licensed providers, not from the streets.
The fight for evidence-based, accessible ADHD treatment isn’t over. Now is the time to speak up, advocate, and push back against policies that create harm under the guise of protection.
The DEA, a law enforcement agency should have no place in the medical setting and certainly should not be dictating the way care is delivered. This is what they are proposing to do and if you have a loved one or family member or if you yourself will be affected by the proposed changes you can make your voice heard and you have until 3/18 at midnight to do so. The DEA tried this previously and received over 38K comments in opposition to their restrictive proposal.
Medical providers, in a majority, support telehealth when appropriate, this has been clearly proven in the last 4 years as a viable option to deliver effective and safe mental health care.
Anybody can comment, you can do so anonymously as well, you do not have to be a medical provider or a patient. I encourage you to speak up about this and support access to telehealth for the sake of our community and those individuals that will be affected by these changes.
I have tons of facts to support this method of delivery and would be happy to share. The DEA has ZERO evidence, literally NOTHING to support these restrictions they are proposing.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01099/special-registrations-for-telemedicine-and-limited-state-telemedicine-registrations?fbclid=IwY2xjawIMiXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUra4oihV0BsiWQrH0Z8hSA8ueSiyrqJe-L2KxvCJThe9thTe4TX8b-fxQ_aem_dZur3-2Gk6iB7_mYQIUGwQ
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