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Hyperactivity drug prescriptions "out of control"


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Nearly four million Americans - and perhaps one million more, illegally - take medications for ADHD, and the number is rising. But now doctors are worrying that ADHD is widely misdiagnosed, and several serious side effects of the medications are concerning them further.

 

According to reports, several major ADHD drugs are causing hallucinations in up to 5% of children taking them, a substantial number. This worries the doctors, as the drugs are also being prescribed without major consultation - many family doctors prescribe them based on just a few minutes of discussion with the parents.

 

It appears that ADHD diagnoses need a major reconsideration.

 

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg19025452.700

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For those who can not focus, when they so desperately want to focus, probably need it. Like right now, I should be doing something else. I need a different prescription, something stronger and different.

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