Adderall Shortage Persists Across U.S. As Number Of Users Increases

A nationwide Adderall shortage is leaving patients with ADHD without medication or forcing them to switch to an alternative.

Pharmacies across the U.S. are struggling to fill Adderall prescriptions.

"I just talked to someone; she says, 'it's been three weeks since I've had my medication,'" said Jenna Eccles, manager of Wheat Ridge Professional Pharmacy in Colorado.

Because of a national shortage, patients with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, are being forced to go without their medication, which helps them focus and reduce impulsiveness.