| footballmom |
| Hello all. Wondering if ADHD medications are legal there and if so, which ones? I am thinking of taking a job in Dubai. My son, a darling 16 year old scamp who doesn't pay a whit of attention to anyone, takes adderall. Knowing that laws for this sort of thing can be much different there, I'm worried about him having to go off his meds. I don't think he could focus on a fancy young lass without it, much less his homework! I've tried to find this info on the net, but it's quite difficult. Thank you! F.M. |
| Concord |
Here is a suggestion: just google pharmacies in dubai or look at a guide (there is a chanin called boots or something). Or go here http://www.thedubaiguide.com/index.php?searchword=pharma&Search=Search&searchphrase=any&ordering=newest&option=com_search (it lists 8 phamacies) Just call them (country cod is 971 then the number), they all speak englihs well. They will be your best source. You can ask them whether they have it, or who has it, and whether or not you need a prescription (many medications do not need a prescriptiong). Call more than one... Good luck. |
| arniegang |
| Concs is correct Boots the Chemist has many stores in dubai just check whether the availability of this drug is allowed in Dubai. Also many prescription drugs in the UK are available over the counter in dubai. You may find schooling a problem though. I would very much doubt whether any of the private american or english schools would accept a pupil with ADHD or any form of behaviour disorder. I would advise you check this out. |
| ^ian^ |
| As the drugs are low (and sometimes not so low) grade amphetamines, you may find there are restrictions on their availability and use. Instead of doping your kids, you might like to try alternative medicine, such as a kick in the behind and discipline. |
| Chocoholic |
| That's a tough one and many of the schools here are not equipped to cope with children suffering from behaviour disorders, there's been much in the press about that. They are way behind when it comes to that sort of thing. So sorry to say that I would do alot of research to see if there is actually a suitable school for your son before you consider coming. |
| arniegang |
I could not have put this better myself, nice one. We are not allowed to say such things in the UK because of the PC Police, or being struck by lightening. :lol: :lol: :lol: |
| nismo |
why would you bring your kids to this country ??? with all these pathan taxi drivers heree better hide your kids far far away from here |
| maximusprime |
| I have to agree, having been prescribed to the stuff myself in high school I can tell you, you're better off flushing that stuff down the toilet. It is speed plain and simple, no different than the stuff on the street, and its not like he can just take it forever. Get him to learn to think and concentrate by himself, he'll have to eventually. You'll be doing him a favor. ADHD is the best scam the drug companies have ever come up with. |