A $6 Pill or a $1000 Diagnosis: Inside the Student ADHD Access Gap
salient.org.nz
New ADHD diagnosis pathways in New Zealand remain inaccessible due to unmet public funding and high private assessment costs, leading students to seek prescription stimulants on the black market. Students are purchasing ADHD medications for as little as $6 per pill through informal networks, often without proper medical oversight, highlighting a significant gap in mental health support for students. The article reveals a thriving underground market for stimulants, with students buying and selling medication through platforms like Signal, often without knowing the true contents or risks involved.
All articles from 5 October 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.