Daily Briefing: Shortage of a prescription drug effects more people than you may think

ALSO: Why you be the market for an all-electric truck even if you've never been a truck lover. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Mar 8 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. It's easy to think of Adderall as something college students use to get through finals, but the reality there are many people out there that are prescribed the drug to help them stay focused. Unfortunately a nationwide shortage of the drug - both in brand name and generic form - has many scrambling to simply maintain a needed supply. The Journal's Antonia Farzan has [the story of what it's like for Rhode Islanders who have come to rely on the drug]( to help them work and complete daily tasks but can't be certain their next prescription can be filled. [Vpc Adderall Short Getty 2] Adderall, used to treated ADHD, now more difficult to find amid supply issues GETTY Antonia also looks at what may be causing the shortage the turns to experts from URI's pharmacy program to help explain what pharmacists in the state are experiencing. In a separate piece, Antonia also has details on what [local experts recommend doing during the shortage](. [Skip the paywall every time with a subscription to The Providence Journal.]( WORTH A READ • Ford Motor Co. says it has noticed [a dramatic shift in the truck buyer profile]( since the all-electric F-150 Lightning went on sale. • What kind of house [will $300,000 get you on Cape Cod]( • ICYMI: One of, if not the most, [successful Rhode Island coaches]( is hanging it up. [Today's Weather]( ☁ Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the mid-40s. TOP STORIES [Roger Williams Park Zoo's 'summer of dinos' starts in April]( [Children are dwarfed by a dinosaur at an exhibit like the one planned to open in April at Roger Williams Park Zoo.]( Roger Williams Park Zoo's "immersive, walk-through" dinosaur exhibit is an example of the zoo's expanding its offerings beyond the traditional. [READ MORE]( [Stephen Casey, a Woonsocket firefighter, won the Democratic primary by 52 votes out of the 1390 votes cast. The incumbent, Representative Jon Brien, has launched a write-in campaign. The Providence Journal/Connie Grosch]( [RI Ethics Commission: No conflict regarding firefighter bills]( The vote came in response to a request, from Rep. Stephen Casey, as chairman of the House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing. [READ MORE]( [Published Caption: Treasurer Seth Magaziner and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will come together Tuesday night, one day before early in-person voting begins, when Rhode Islanders are asked to approve seven bonds.[Daily News file photo] Original Caption: Polling places will be open across Newport County on Tuesday for Election Day.]( [How elections in RI could change under these proposed bills]( Repeal Voter ID? A more stringent residency requirement for candidates? [READ MORE]( [URI's Malik Martin goes to the hoop, splitting two La Salle defenders on the way, during Tuesday's Atlantic 10 tournament game in Brooklyn's Barclay's Center. Martin finished with a game-high 19 points in the loss. 3/7/23]( [For subscribers] [Rhode Island Rams fall to La Salle in opening round of A-10 tourney]( La Salle entered on a five-game losing streak but ended that against URI, which finishes the 2022-23 season at 9-22. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](