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Yes, no medication whatsoever seems like a much better option compared to randomly taking things and hoping for the best.
by poikniok 10y ago
Yes, no medication whatsoever seems like a much better option compared to randomly taking things and hoping for the best.
- SubiculumCode 10y agoI think that depends on the quality of your psychiatrist and physician. ADHD treatment with pharmaceuticals (e.g. adderal) is fairly effective and proven. Outcomes are frequently worse when left untreated, as they too frequently seek to self medicate (leading to drug abuse) or end it (suicide) when left untreated.
- AstralStorm 10y agoBased on what evidence? Even for mild cases we have a small bit of evidence for treatment, even in adult untreated cases. Not a lot. It is very tricky to differentiate from other psychiatric disorders, especially as they often are comorbid.