This week we were given a rare insight into the way in which the big drug companies attempt to tug at our heartstrings in order to get us to open our wallets. It came from perhaps the most unexpected source namely the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It sent a letter to Shire Pharmaceuticals questioning [...]
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Shocking New Study: ADHD Ridiculously Easy to Fake!
College campuses in North America are in the grip of a drug epidemic. The nature of this epidemic is probably radically different from what you might expect. It does not, in most cases, involve hard drugs traded on street corners. Its focus is, instead, on medicines that can be bought perfectly legally over-the-counter at the [...]
Adult ADD/ADHD – Some Common Misconceptions
When we hear the term ADD/ADHD our attention almost immediately turns to children. This is simply because the problem of childhood ADD/ADHD is very relevant and visible due to the massive rise in diagnoses over the past few decades. We are also in the midst of a fierce debate on the destructive effects of ADD/ADHD [...]
ADD ADHD Misdiagnosis – Prevent a Massive Mistake
In the previous article I said that to err on the side of caution when it comes to ADD/ADHD would be to eliminate all other explanations before even thinking of a formal diagnosis. By making this statement I am of course implying that there are many conditions and sets of circumstances that can lead to [...]
Should I Medicate ‘Just in Case’?
During the past week a user of the ‘3 Steps ADD’ premium website made the following comment: “…many people who do not have that are diagnosed with it. True ADD’ers go through hell.” This statement neatly summarizes the two sides of the ADHD debate. It is very true that some people go to hell and [...]
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