Getting ADHD medication at college

MACmiracle
Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:05:52 +0000

@surfcity I thought meds like that require a paper script. Or are those state specific regulations?

@NYmommabear Call and check on the specifics of the counseling options at the college because they vary. My D had great counseling services (better than medical) but I was surprised to learn some colleges limit the number of sessions and/or charge.

You can also check about providers who can prescribe at the college or locally. Disability services would probably be able to make suggestions.

Some doctors might be concerned about prescribing to a new patient because these types of meds can be abused, and are on college campuses.

You might want to get started way ahead of time because it might take awhile to get an appointment and you might want to be prepared with a letter from the current prescribing doc, copies of records, etc.