oh fuck off. > In addition, there's no clear diagnostic test for ADD/ADHD (no way to even distinguish between the two) they're literally the same thing. ADD

oh fuck off. > In addition, there's no clear diagnostic test for ADD/ADHD (no way to even distinguish between the two) they're literally the same thing. ADD got renamed to ADHD in the publication of the DSM IV. > it's just an opinion based on the subjective judgements of psychiatrists No, there are standardized screenings with recognized scales, as well as evaluations to measure attention span. This can also be said for several mental illnesses: depression, anxiety, ocd... >> > "ADHD drugs, such as Adderall and Ritalin, increase levels of the brain chemical dopamine and provide mental stimulation. This, in turn, allows users to become more focused and calm because they no longer need to engage in self-stimulating behavior." Yes. that's the point. Give 20mg of adderall to someone without adhd and see how calm they are. That dopamine boost brings someone with adhd up to neurotypical levels. I'd also say: consider how many people are diagnosed with adult adhd without ever having been on a CNS.