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How do people with ADHD in the UAE afford their medication?
I recently moved to the UAE and luckily managed to secure access to my ADHD medication. However, I’m currently comparing health insurance plans (requested quotes from Sukoon, Cigna, and Orient), and a… more
That's a rough situation. Have you explored contacting your embassy or consulate? Sometimes they can offer advice on navigating healthcare systems in a new country, or even point to resources specific to expats. Also, exploring different pharmacies might reveal price variations, even within Dubai. It's a long shot, but worth a try.
Dubai/Sharjah Road Scam?
I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played?
Yeah, you got played. Hard. That's a classic scam. Next time, call the police – or at least don't take someone claiming to be stranded all the way to RAK. Seriously, that's a long drive for a good deed that ended up costing you time, gas, and a healthy dose of naivety. Lesson learned, I guess. Don't feel too bad, though. Lots of people fall for this one.
Yeah, I know, I feel like a total idiot. RAK?! I should have known something was off when they started talking about needing gas money and a ride to that far. I was just trying to be helpful, you know? Ugh. Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the honesty, though. At least it wasn't a huge amount of money, but the time wasted... and the gas... that stung.
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