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Understanding ADHD, and where to find help in Georgia

Clear, checked information for parents, adults with ADHD and visitors: what ADHD is, where to get help in Georgia, and the rules for ADHD medicines.

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I think my child may have ADHDCommon signs, what to do first, and where to get an assessment. I think I may have ADHDHow ADHD shows up in adults, and where to start. My child needs support at schoolHow to ask the school for help, step by step. I need to bring ADHD medicine into GeorgiaThe documents you need, and what happens without them.

The situation in Georgia, in brief

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  • Worldwide, about 6 in every 100 children and young people, and 2 to 3 in every 100 adults, have ADHD. In Georgia, that would be around 100,000 people.1
  • Most specialists who diagnose ADHD work in Tbilisi. Therapy is expensive and not covered by insurance.2
  • Only one ADHD medicine, atomoxetine, is sold in Georgia, and it is often hard to find.3
  • The ADHD medicines used most in Europe, such as Ritalin or Concerta, are not sold in Georgia. They are available on prescription in every EU country.3,4

Common questions

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Is ADHD a real condition?

Yes. ADHD is a recognised medical condition. It is not caused by bad parenting, and it is not a lack of effort.5,1

What is ADHD?

Who can diagnose ADHD in Georgia?

A specialist, usually a psychiatrist. Start with your family doctor or your child's pediatrician, who can refer you.6,2

Help in Georgia

Can my child get extra help at school?

Georgian schools have a system for children with special educational needs. You can ask the school about an assessment. If your child qualifies, the school makes an individual learning plan with you.7

Support at school

Can I bring my ADHD medicine into Georgia?

Yes, up to 31 days' supply, if you declare it at customs and have certified English copies of your prescription and your doctor's certificate.8

Bringing medicine into Georgia

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Where this information comes from

  1. Faraone, S.V. et al. (2021). "The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 evidence-based conclusions about the disorder." Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128: 789–818.
  2. Radio Tavisupleba (13 June 2026). "It helps you live but causes trouble with the law: what happens if ADHD medicine is found on you?" (in Georgian; title translated). RFE/RL.
  3. "ADHD in Georgia." adhd.ge, an independent volunteer site. Includes the Ministry of Health's reply of February 2023. Last updated 9 July 2026.
  4. European Medicines Agency (2009). "European Medicines Agency makes recommendations for safer use of Ritalin and other methylphenidate-containing medicines in the EU."
  5. World Health Organization. ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, code 6A05: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  6. NHS (UK National Health Service). "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Diagnosis."
  7. Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia (12 February 2024). Order No. 25/ნ amending Order No. 16/ნ of 21 February 2018 on inclusive education and identifying students with special educational needs (in Georgian).
  8. Revenue Service of Georgia. Prohibited and Permitted Medicaments (customs leaflet, PDF).
  9. OC Media (June 2026). "Canadian tourist arrested in Georgia for having ADHD medication released after hefty fine."
  10. President's Office, Republic of Maldives (12 May 2026). "President issues decree amending the Drugs Act to facilitate the availability of methylphenidate for ADHD treatment."