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The Over diagnosis of ADHD and the Abuse of Ritalin

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder was unheard of in the generation previous to us. ADHD as it is now more commonly known as is one of the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorders occurring in children. This condition is characterized by inattention, fidgeting, lack of organization, or squirming when seated. Such children often have difficulty paying attention to details and are easily distracted by other events that are occurring at the same time; they find it difficult and unpleasant to finish their schoolwork; they put off anything that requires a sustained mental effort; they are prone to make careless mistakes, and are disorganized; they appear to listen when spoken to and often fail to follow through on tasks. ”These symptoms usually become evident in preschool or when entering elementary school but can continue into adolescence and adulthood” (Mental Health). Many of these symptoms though,......

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