Posted by phidippus on March 14, 2014, at 11:08:44
In reply to Re: Doctor: 'ADHD Doesn't Exist, Drugs Do More Harm... » phidippus, posted by johnLA on March 14, 2014, at 10:13:46
> i am somewhat 'neutral' on meds for kids. leaning towards not giving them meds for adhd, unless absolutely necessary.
The fact remains is ADHD is real and the only real treatment for it is stimulant medication. I simply don't understand why there is such reluctance to use these medications.
> i think i am with ronjee on his statement that kids are 'expected' to go to school 5 days a week for 6 hours a day.
Trust me, children need the structure.
>the #'s of kids would be reduced who are labeled adhd.
Not 'labeled' ADHD, rather diagnosed with ADHD. A reduction in ADHD diagnosis will only come when psychologists make diagnostic criteria more stringent.
> again; in my experience some kids are simply bored with what is going on at school.
ADHD behaviors carry into the home as well
>giving a drug so they can 'focus' on something
When treating ADHD with stimulants, the drug does much more than increase focus.
Eric
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