Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Paper Summary:

This paper relates that the marked increase in the number of children diagnosed with the disorder ADHD and placed on stimulant medications is being debated and questions are being asked about possible misdiagnosis. The author is concerned about children being labeled ADHD without ever having a formal evaluation and doctors providing "trial" periods of medications based on little more than the mother stating the child is hyperactive and cannot concentrate. The paper cites a recent study in Australia, which indicated that 75 percent of the ADHD children in the study were misdiagnosed and were being medicated with stimulant medications, which put them at risk for side affects and addiction to the medication.

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"When it comes to the disorder called ADHD. there has been much media attention. Parents nationwide are faced with the dilemma as to whether or not they should medicate their child. Often times the decision to medicate is made so that the child is easier for the school and teacher to handle more than to assist the child. However, there are advocates of ADHD who believe that medication means a lifetime of differences for those who have the disorder. Children who really do have the disorder can often benefit from using one of the many ADHD medications that are on the market. The medications allow them to focus and complete work in school as well as cooperate with the rules expected of the students."

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