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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Shanti Das

REVEALED: Uk firms exploit adhd medication shortage to push unproven smart supplements | Rare Historical Photos

Some of the web adverts for ‘natural supplements’ for ADHD.
Some of the web adverts for ‘natural supplements’ for ADHD. Illustration: Alex McFadyen/The Observer

Wellness firms are exploiting a national shortage of ADHD medication to push so-called “smart supplements” as an alternative to prescribed drugs.

As patients struggle to get hold of medication – or face years-long waits for NHS assessments – companies are peddling unproved products as a “natural” treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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