Parents are turning to melatonin gummies to help their children sleep, navigating legal grey areas for access in the UK. While not illegal, melatonin is prescription-only for children, often restricted to those diagnosed with conditions like autism or ADHD. The demand is evident: parents meet in car parks to exchange gummies, reflecting desperation for sleep. In contrast, melatonin is more accessible in the US, where it is sold over the counter, even to neurotypical children, raising concerns about its growing popularity and potential side effects.
The desperation for sleep among parents has led to the underground exchange of melatonin gummies, creating a grey area in legality concerning its use for children.
Melatonin isn't illegal in the UK, but its prescription is tightly regulated, often limited to children with specific diagnoses like autism or ADHD.
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