The biggest flaw in this line of reasoning is that these drugs aren't inherently calming or causing docility. They are pretty powerful stimulants! It's quite o

The biggest flaw in this line of reasoning is that these drugs aren't inherently calming or causing docility. They are pretty powerful stimulants! It's quite obvious when a troublesome kid has been misdiagnosed: they act as you would expect a child on stimulants to act. The behavior changes are mostly only useful if the child does have adhd. A non-adhd problem child on amphetamines is a powerful source of chaos.