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> Clearly ADHD medications work, which is wonderful. But why do we need to label people with a "disorder" in order to give them the meds? Take a look at the me
by fpgeek 14y ago
> Clearly ADHD medications work, which is wonderful. But why do we need to label people with a "disorder" in order to give them the meds?
Take a look at the medical warnings for Adderall. There are other mental disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, among others) that Adderall can easily make worse. It's nowhere near as simple as "these pills help you focus so take them if you want".
- scotty79 14y agoBut in practice that's exactly that happens. Barely known kid is given this drug by the doctor because of bad grades. Make people aware of possible side effects and what to be vigilant about and that's all. Doctor as a hoop you have to jump through to get your poison doesn't help much. You'll end up in the doctors office if side effects show up anyways.