What are the legal steps to getting Concerta/Ritalin/etc for treating ADHD? And how much do they cost?

[Samuel]

I don't have a severe case of ADHD, but it is definitely recognizable and noticeable. I am just about to start my Junior year in high school I would like to be prescribed to Ritalin/concert or other stimulant pills so I don't screw up the most important year of my life because i fall asleep during a test, or I act unacceptably impulsive in class, or just not be able to concentrate studying.

I've gone to see a doctor with my mom but all he did was "oh check this out" and wrote "Concerta" on a piece of post-it paper. And let us off. (DOT, DOT, DOT). Okay thanks for wasting my money right? -And he's my primary doctor. What can I do to be prescribed these pills? (I want to receive them legally for the right price). Do I need to go to another doctor? Should I give my doctor another call? What should I ask him? How long does this take? How much do the pills cost? My school starts in two weeks and I've barely started my Summer Assignments and I can't concentrate hard enough to get them finished in time!

[National A]

i'm so proud of you to see that you have this and want to get help for yourself. I would have your parents take you to another doctor and if that don't work go to another. Remember doctors are human to and they make mistakes just like us and we need to question them as we would question ourselves. Go somewhere where they can asses you and see if you do need on any meds or is there something else they can do for you. Good Luck God Bless