Is ADHD overdiagnosed and overtreated? #adhd
Schools still lack proper ADHD knowledge and training.
ADHD Nation is a new book that will discuss many of these modern day problems. The author contends that ADHD is being misused as a label among a younger generation. These students deserve a new look and a fair chance when it comes to their education. Many other problems will be discussed as students make headway in school.
The relationship between ADHD, academic experts, and the pharmaceutical companies who promote stimulants for ADHD is at the core of Alan Schwarz’ new book, ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic.
"Key Takeaways:
ADHD is one of the highest rated diagnosis and increasingly common among young boys.
The relationship of the pharmaceutical companies and the medication given for the treatment of ADHD has been a long researched topic.
Many children are diagnosed correctly and benefit from the medication but there are many who are overdiagnosed and will not benefit from the medication.
