Posted by jay on February 15, 2002, at 17:43:39
In reply to Re: Canadian delema » IsoM, posted by Michael D on February 15, 2002, at 17:13:37
> Thanks IsoM,
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> I've since found out that Medafinil (Provigil) *is* available in the US, and hopefully will be available for me.
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> > Are you sure adrafinil is what you need?
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> Well... I've done a fair bit of research, and I've come to the conclusion that I need a stimulant. Provigil seems to be the 'best' stimulant available - No addiction, no rebound, etc.
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> Biggest problem is cost!! $150 - $600 US /month
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> Michael DewolfAs another fellow Canuck, I would highly suggest getting to a good university-affiliated psychiatric research centre. I have worked with a doc out of Hamilton/McMaster Medical Sciences, and he provided treatments and meds most regular "pdocs" wouldn't bother with. It has nothing to do with the public healthcare system, as docs in the U.S. operate along the same lines. You will get the same treatment, but for a massive price.
If you can get around, and/or live near a large research centre (such as in Toronto, which has the "Centre For Mental Health and Addiction", I believe it is called, and Hamilton, which has the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital and all it's affiliations) you could be in for some of the best care in the world. These, along with Sunnybrooke, McMaster, and their affiliates, are some of the world-wide leaders in psychiatry.
Let us know how you make out. We've got an amazing health care system, but just a bunch of stupid idiot provincial politicians trying to ruin it. They will be out of power soon enough.
Jay
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